Australia ended the opening day of the fourth Test with 311 for six, thanks to half-centuries from Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steve Smith. Debutant Konstas impressed with 60 off 65 balls, sparking high drama with Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah fought back with three wickets, leaving the contest open on day two.
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