A record number of fans came to watch the Boxing Day Test, you will be surprised to know the number!

Boxing Day Test: The Boxing Day Test is being played between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On the first day, Australian captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat. After the end of the first day’s play, Australia’s score is 311 runs for 6 wickets. At the same time, a record number of fans reached Melbourne Cricket Ground on the first day of the Boxing Day Test. According to ABC Sports, 87,242 fans reached the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the first day. In this way the entire stadium was packed with fans. ABC Sports posted that this is a new record for the attendance of fans in the Boxing Day Test.

Fifty of 4 Australian batsmen on the first day

At the same time, on the first day, 4 Australian batsmen crossed the fifty-run mark. Australia’s opener Sam Constas scored 60 runs. While Usman Khawaja contributed 57 runs. Marnus Labuschagne returned to the pavilion after scoring 72 runs. While Steve Smith remained not out after scoring 68 runs. Travis Head, who became a headache for the Indian bowlers in this series, was bowled by Jasprit Bumrah on zero. Mitchell Marsh became the victim of Jasprit Bumrah after scoring 4 runs. Australia’s wicketkeeper batsman Alex Carey contributed 31 runs.

🏏 Not a bad turnout on Boxing Day!

Day one of the Fourth Test has seen a record attendance attendance between the Aussies and India in Tests in Australia.

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Such was the first day for Indian bowlers

Talking about Indian bowlers, Jasprit Bumrah was the most successful bowler. Jasprit Bumrah dismissed 3 Australian batsmen. This fast bowler showed the way to the pavilion to Usman Khawaja, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh. Apart from this, Akashdeep, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar took 1 wicket each. Steve Smith and captain Pat Cummins returned not out for Australia. Steve Smith is playing after scoring 68 runs. While Pat Cummins has scored 8 runs. There was a partnership of 12 runs between the two players.

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