[Watch] Ravindra Jadeja strikes to end Sam Konstas' stunning debut innings on Day 1 of BGT 2024-25 4th Test

India's seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja claimed the first wicket for the visitors on Day 1 (Thursday, December 26) of the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 Test, trapping Australia debutant Sam Konstas LBW. The match is being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The dismissal occurred on the second delivery of the 20th over of the Australian innings. Jadeja bowled a full delivery that slid across, beating Konstas’ inside edge and striking him on the pads as he pressed forward. Jadeja confidently appealed and the umpire swiftly raised his finger, giving the visitors their first wicket.

Here’s a video of the dismissal:

Before departing, Konstas delivered an impressive performance, scoring a half-century on debut. At 19 years and 85 days old, he became the second youngest Australian to score a half-century in Test cricket. He finished at 60 off 65 balls, including six boundaries and two sixes. His wicket left Australia at 89-1 after 19.2 overs.

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Sam Konstas' fifty helps Australia start on a positive note on Day 1 of the 4th Test of the 2024-25 BGT

Australia won the toss and elected to bat. The hosts made two changes: Sam Konstas and Scott Boland replacing Josh Hazlewood and Nathan McSweeney. Meanwhile, the visitors brought in an additional spinner, Washington Sundar, in place of Shubman Gill.

Debutant Konstas confidently faced Bumrah in the third over, initially missing a reverse scoop. However, he quickly found his rhythm, hitting India's pace spearhead for two boundaries and a six in the seventh over.

The youngster reached his fifty off 52 balls, also giving Usman Khawaja the time to settle at the other end. Ravindra Jadeja eventually dismissed Konstas for 60. At the time of writing, the hosts were 103-1 after 23 overs, with Khawaja on 32 and Marnus Labuschagne on 9.