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Konstas And Khawaja Put Australia On Top In 4th Test Against India

By AFP News December 26, 2024 • 10:02 AM View: 4607

Australia seized control on the opening day of the fourth Test against India on Thursday on the back of half-centuries from fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas and dogged veteran Usman Khawaja.

Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss on a steamy day, they were an ominous 176-2 by the break at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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