Australia (474 & 234) hands India (369 & 155) an 184-run defeat in the 4th Test to take a 2-1 lead in the 5-match series

[MANU ROY]

I already knew the new guy bat like bradman against India

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

hard to keep yourself awake 6 in morning but This Konstas dude has entertained thoroughly

 

[MANU ROY]

Long day is coming for Indians ahead. Sun is going to beat down hard

Plus our brain less captain what a day

 

[deltexas]

The barge from kohli was embarrassing. Needs a match ban.. konstas is just 19 yr old kid- shame on kohli honestly..

 

[Rana]

Skulls recons Sundar will get this guy holed out. A bit late now I think the damage has been done massively

 

[Seen Sheen]

Might as well stick to what is working for you up to this point

He’s taking calculated risks. The shots he is trying to play by dancing down the track are safe as India don’t have fielders deep in front of the wickets

He’s put away the ramp off a length. India have that covered

I totally understood when the field was up and catchers were waiting in the vicinity.
But after the in-out field, chances of finding gaps when you are swinging wildly become low.

Specially if he keeps running down then it is very difficult to keep middling the ball always.

To be fair to him, he has toned it down a bit which is nice to see. Just milk them until they bring a fielder or two up. Then he could go big again.

 

[ethan hunt]

Jadeja making full use of the long sleeves.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Even if he falls now, he has put Australia well in front in this game. This assault has caught India totally off guard.
Even Khawaja is looking comfortable at the crease now.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Pant doesn’t talk as much as he used to behind the stumps

 

[Rana]

So this guy looks a more safer version of JFM

But JFM is also a hell of a player

 

[heddie19]

The teenager has ragged India pretty bad. Stupid from a legend like Kohli to sledge him.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Akash Deep ran with good gas in First 3. Looks like ran out of it now

 

[Seen Sheen]

That's a better option if really he wants to keep running down the track: stay leg side off the ball and go through the vacant cover region.

 

[sweep_shot]

The teenager has ragged India pretty bad. Stupid from a legend like Kohli to sledge him.

He made a physical contact. Not just sledging.

Should be banned for 5 games at least.

 

[Seen Sheen]

Might be missing the leg stump?

 

[sweep_shot]

Akash Deep ran with good gas in First 3. Looks like ran out of it now

Just another IPL specialist.

 

[kingusama92]

Finally India gets his wicket.

 

[stani_pak]

Great knock by Konstas would have loved for 100 but he already done damage

 

[sweep_shot]

Konstas is out. Well played.

89/1.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

I’m going to bed now

 

[Seen Sheen]

Next time, he ain't defending against spinner at all.

 

[topspin]

Doesn't look as comfortable against spin but that's expected for a Aussie teenager. The kid has a bright future ahead of him.

 

[deltexas]

Konstas out but a fine debut for him! Aus should stick with him

 

[Seen Sheen]

No, it straightened a little so was plumb in front.
Another selfless act of not burning a review and just acknowledging that he was out.
Well played young man! They will talk about thug debut for a long long time!

 

[RehanG]

Konstas looked uncomfortable against the spin from the beginning.

 

[RehanG]

No, it straightened a little so was plumb in front.
Another selfless act of not burning a review and just acknowledging that he was out.
Well played young man! They will talk about thug debut for a long long time!

i dont think he had much of a say. Usman told him to not, if he didn't hit.

 

[Seen Sheen]

I’m going to bed now

Especially with Marnus and Khawaja at the crease...

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

I’m going to bed now

same here

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Hacky Innings but has shifted the momentum completely towards Australia.

Looks like India didn’t work on his videos.

 

[Rana]

Goodnight everyone

 

[ethan hunt]

Khawaja saab is mistiming half volleys

 

[Deewana Mastana]

A game changing knock on this day by Konstas.

What a debut by the 19 year old.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Khawaja saab is mistiming half volleys

And he's signed up for PSL and knowing how they work, he'll be most likely picked by some team.

 

[Mahee]

The teenager has ragged India pretty bad. Stupid from a legend like Kohli to sledge him.

That was quite cheap and idiotic from kohli

 

[topspin]

Khawaja saab is mistiming half volleys

Either he's out of form or just finished. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the latter, as he's just turned 38.

 

[kron]

Hacky Innings but has shifted the momentum completely towards Australia.

Looks like India didn’t work on his videos.

Lambani destroyed him in the WC

And prasidh and even mukesh kooomar had success vs him.

Great talent though. To treat bumrah like he is a waqar level tilla bowler was very impressive.

 

[kron]

I don't know if konstaa can be the next head but he has supreme reflexes and very fast hands. Incredible.
Like warner basically.

But taller. Will be interesting to see his growth.

India should study him more.

India need to get rid of fatso if they want to win tbh. He is the worst captain imo.

 

[kron]

Fantastic batting by konstas. What a talent though. His hands are insane.

 

[kron]

First time I see bumrah getting treated like he is a tulla bowler like waqar.

Last time this happened was in 2021 in wtc final and also vs SA 2022 3rd test second innings.

Bumrah needs to bowl more bouncers. Great pace though

 

[PAKFAN12]

Nothing on a track, bowling coming nicely. Take your time & deliver it. Draw on a line

 

[Seen Sheen]

Thanks to Khawaja and Marnus, Bumrah will have his ER back from 6 to 2 by the end of next spell.

 

[Rana]

Either he's out of form or just finished. I wouldn't be surprised if it's the latter, as he's just turned 38.

I think he’s just trying to see them through this series as Warner already retired

He’s been a great player for them but yes, looks like his time is up

 

[Rana]

Nothing on a track, bowling coming nicely. Take your time & deliver it. Draw on a line

The game isn’t going to be finished today.

 

[Mahee]

This is a great bowling pitch but Indian bowlers couldn’t take wickets

 

[ethan hunt]

Lol that fox bio catching the bend and straightening in Bumrahs elbow. Well played Cricket Australia.

 

[AAli98]

Fox sports onto Bumra chucking

 

[Seen Sheen]

Fantastic batting by konstas. What a talent though. His hands are insane.

For sure, the talent is immense but not sure how successful it is going to be with the high risk shots.
The top of off stuff bothered him a lot and he looked vulnerable there (like most batsmen).
Even the scoops he attempted on that lengths, he didn't connect. And when he danced down the track, he wasn't always in control.

India would set fields accordingly and target top of off next time consistently to test his patience (and luck).

 

[aboveandbeyond]

Fox sports onto Bumra chucking

No doubt he's got a dodgy action

 

[followed]

Lol a 19 years old destroyed the ugliest action guy.
Bumrah guy will be scarred.

 

[emranabbas]

Lol a 19 years old destroyed the ugliest action guy.
Bumrah guy will be scarred.

don't think bumrah will recover from that this test match

 

[mango_bite77]

Virat has to be the most annoying and obnoxious character on the field.

 

[Vikram1989]

For sure, the talent is immense but not sure how successful it is going to be with the high risk shots.
The top of off stuff bothered him a lot and he looked vulnerable there (like most batsmen).
Even the scoops he attempted on that lengths, he didn't connect. And when he danced down the track, he wasn't always in control.

India would set fields accordingly and target top of off next time consistently to test his patience (and luck).

Exactly my thoughts. He will struggle on any bowling pitches.he is just like the mcgurk Fraser with out any technique or feet moments. He cant be a long term solution for any team.can be great against a mediocre team but not against good bowling attacks or in sa, eng , spin pitches.

 

[Vikram1989]

Fox sports onto Bumra chucking

Why don't u put what they said and how they are proving it. Instead of ur regular vitrol

 

[Mahee]

Why don't u put what they said and how they are proving it. Instead of ur regular vitrol

Ignore those trolls…one bad day for bumrah and the trolls are out with full force

 

[sweep_shot]

AUS - 112/1 (27 overs).

Great scorecard.

 

[Justcrazy]

I am shocked Gill is dropped

 

[imshally81]

3 maiden in a row....

 

[sweep_shot]

3 maiden in a row....

Yup. This is building up pressure.

Need to break the shackle.

 

[Justcrazy]

The pitch is good for batting , it will be interesting to see how India approach this when they bat.

 

[Justcrazy]

India have kept things tight here , not allowed batsmen to get away.

 

[Justcrazy]

FOUR

That breaks shackels of maidens.

 

[sweep_shot]

India have kept things tight here , not allowed batsmen to get away.

Aussies are still in good shape.

116/1 (29.2 overs).

 

[sweep_shot]

Usman is on 42*. Getting his form back a bit.

Need to score a big century here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Almost a wicket , good ball , Labuschange survives because of soft hands.

 

[sweep_shot]

AUS - 118/1 (31 overs).

 

[Justcrazy]

siraj bought into attack now

 

[stani_pak]

Labuschange thats gotta hurt mate

 

[stani_pak]

50 for Khawaja

 

[sweep_shot]

Khawaja reaches his 50. Two fours in the over.

AUS - 127/1 (33.5 overs).

 

[sweep_shot]

This has been a scratchy partnership. But, these two (Labu and Usman) have put up 38 runs.

 

[sweep_shot]

AUS - 136/1 (35.4 overs).

Nitish is in the attack.

 

[Croma]

Australia have dominated this match so far in the first two sessions...

Debutant played very well, smashed Bumrah too... Wow!

 

[Croma]

AUS - 136/1 (35.4 overs).

Nitish is in the attack.

to attack or donate more runs?

 

[sweep_shot]

to attack or donate more runs?

Donate more runs hopefully.

Want to see Aussies getting a big win.

 

[asarkar]

What a strange combination from India. Prasidh Krishna instead of Nitish’s pies, or Jurel instead of Sundar, would have been a better choice.

 

[Croma]

What a strange combination from India. Prasidh Krishna instead of Nitish’s pies, or Jurel instead of Sundar, would have been a better choice.

even Gill in place of Rohit would have been a good choice

 

[Ahmed216]

Labuschagne is definitely matching Pujara in taking blows for the side.
But getting hit on single vital organ again n again cannot be good for his future generations

 

[sweep_shot]

AUS - 138/1 (38 overs).

Session 2 Drinks break.

 

[BouncerGuy]

What a wonderful inning from Sam. He absolutely smashed Bumrah left-right and centre,,, Good start to his career...

 

[sweep_shot]

Partnership is now worth 51 runs (Labu and Usman).

AUS - 140/1.