Tags: Australia’s Indian Tour 2024-25, Australia University India, December 26-30, 2024, 4th test in Melbourne
Publication: December 26, 2024
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India showed tremendous determination in the second session on the fourth test of Australia in Melbourne, a member of the ICC World Test Championship. Despite the strong start of Australia, where Sam Konstas was confused in the morning session, Indian bowling players adjusted their strategy after lunch to delay running flow and ignore the main dough.
Indian bowling players counterattack
After Lunch, India has adopted a disciplined approach to check Australia’s scoring rate. Mohammed Siraj and JASPRIT BUMRAH have led the prosecution with a good consideration. Siraj tightened the hard line and used the legs of MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE to hit him with a short delivery aimed at the body. This constant pressure ensures that Labuschagne cannot be dominated as usual.
JASPRIT BUMRAH continued the golden game in the series We obtained 121 balls by removing usman khawaja. Khawaja seemed to be anxious throughout his inning, but showed the elasticity of 50 virgins. But his stay was suddenly over when he was incorrectly hitting short delivery from Bumrah to KL Rahul directly from Midwick. Disposal may seem like a coincidence, but it was evidence of Bumrah’s consistent investigation.
Labuschagne has a fortress
Marnus Labuschagne was a hard -breaking nut for Indian Ballers, and it was no different today. He endured several close calls, but Labuschagne maintained undefeated in the car in 44 balls in 109 balls. He joined Steven Smith and carefully played 10 runs. This pair is important for Australia to build a foundation in the evening session.
KOHLI-KONSTAS conflict
Virat Kohli and Australia’s debut SAM KONSTAS engaged in a fire -like mid -pitch change, the morning session had no drama. The incident occurred after 10 days when KOHLI and KONSTAS hit their shoulders and caused the two players’ animation reactions. Ricky Ponting, the former captain of Australia, who analyzed the video, suggested that Kohli could be confronted by KONSTAS.
This moment of tension is part of an intense test cricket, but I questioned whether the change was avoided. At present, we have already added another conspiracy layer in an attractive game.
Bumrah’s domination in the series
Khawaja’s dismissal of Bumrah has now occupied 22 tickets in seven innings at Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. Pacer showed constant technology and temperament. Despite the goal of KONSTAS in the first session, Bumrah constantly created groundbreaking opportunities to create a breakthrough opportunity.
Final thought
When I called the car, Australia was standing at 164/3 after 59 overovers. Labuschagne and Smith are wrinkled, so the host is in a steady position but not dominant. India, on the other hand, will captivate the mind in the ability to stop Australia’s progress, and aim to continue the trained bowling in the last session.
Melbourne tests promise more dramas, skills and combat (between balls and minds) as one day develops.