Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) plays host in the customary 'Boxing Day' Test as Australia play India in the penultimate Test of the five-match series.

Australia seized control on the opening day of the fourth test against India on Thursday on the back of half-centuries from fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas and dogged veteran Usman Khawaja.

Australia's young debutant Sam Konstas bludgeoned his way to 60 in 65 balls before finally being dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja in the 20th over. Australia finished the first session on 112/1 thanks to the 19-year-old's carnage.

Catch the score and updates from Day 1 of the India vs Australia 4th Test being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Australia run-maker Travis Head is questionable for the fourth cricket test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and teenager Sam Konstas is set to make his first test start for the home side.

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) plays host in the customary 'Boxing Day' Test as Australia play India in the penultimate Test of the five-match series.

Usman Khawaja finally got some runs in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, further mounting pressure on India in the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Aussie opener has completed his half-century and is building a partnership with Marnus Labuschagne for the second wicket.