Opener Sam Konstas made a memorable Test debut, scoring an impressive 65-ball 60 against India on the first day of the Melbourne Test. Konstas aggressively took on bowler Jasprit Bumrah, hitting him for 18 runs in one over. Australia ended Day 1 at 311 for six, with the series tied at 1-1 after three Tests.
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