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  The 4th Test match between India and Australia kicked off on December 26, 2024, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia won the toss and chose to bat, scoring 311/6 at stumps on Day 1 ¹. The Australian batting lineup was led by debutant Sam Konstas, who impressed with a score of 60 runs off 62 deliveries. Marnus Labuschagne contributed 72 runs, while Usman Khawaja chipped in with 57 runs. Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 68 runs, with Pat Cummins accompanying him on 8 runs at stumps. India's bowling attack was led by Jasprit Bumrah, who claimed three wickets for 75 runs. Akash Deep, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar each took one wicket, keeping India in the game. The match is evenly poised, with Australia holding a slight advantage. India will look to make a strong comeback on Day 2 and restrict Australia's lead. Key Highlights of Day 1: Australia's Dominant Batting : Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne's impressive knocks helped Australia take control of the ...

Pakistan dominated Day 1 of the first Test match against South Africa, scoring 211 runs and restricting the hosts to 82/3. This impressive performance gave Pakistan a 129-run lead with seven wickets remaining for South Africa. South Africa's innings was marked by a slow start, with opener Dean Elgar dismissed early. Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma attempted to stabilize the innings, but Pakistan's bowling attack, led by Muhammad Abbas, kept the pressure on. Abbas dismissed Tristan Stubbs leg before wicket for 9 runs, further denting South Africa's hopes. Some notable performances from the South African batting lineup include: Aiden Markram : Scored 38 runs, with four boundaries and two runs coming from a no ball. Temba Bavuma : Unbeaten on 20 runs, with two boundaries. Tristan Stubbs : Scored 9 runs before being dismissed by Muhammad Abbas. Pakistan's bowling attack was impressive, with Muhammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad taking a wicket each. Naseem Shah also bowled econ...

  Pakistan vs South Africa 1st Test Match Preview The Pakistan cricket team, led by Babar Azam, is set to take on South Africa in the 1st Test match of their two-match series, starting from December 26, 2024, at SuperSport Park in Centurion. This highly anticipated match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams looking to assert their dominance in the world of Test cricket. Pakistan's Recent Form Pakistan has had a mixed bag of results in their recent Test matches. They started the year with a convincing 2-0 win against Australia at home, followed by a 1-1 draw against Sri Lanka in the away series. However, they suffered a 3-0 whitewash at the hands of England in their recent away series. Despite these inconsistent results, Pakistan has shown glimpses of brilliance, particularly in their batting department. Babar Azam, the Pakistan captain, has been in scintillating form, scoring centuries against Australia and England. Other batsmen like Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiqu...

  The Boxing Day Test is happening today, December 26, 2024, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia. The match is between Australia and India, and it's the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series ¹. Here are the match details: Date: December 26-30, 2024 Time: 10:30 am AEDT ( gates open at 9:00 am AEDT) Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Session Timings: First session: 5-7 am IST Second session: 7:40-9:40 am IST Third session: 10 am-12 pm IST ¹ If you're planning to attend the match, note that public tickets for Day 1 are currently exhausted, but reserved seat tickets for Full and Restricted members and Annual Guest Card holders are still available via Ticketek ². Also, be prepared for large crowds and plan your journey accordingly.