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4th Test: Khawaja Makes Fifty, Labuschagne Unbeaten On 44 As Australia Reach 176/2
Melbourne Cricket Ground: Veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja hits his first fifty of the ongoing series while Marnus Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 44 as Australia reached 176/2 in 53 overs at tea on day one of the fourth Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.
It was a session where India bowled much better, as seen from them giving away only 26 runs in the first 13 overs. Their only success came when Khawaja was dismissed for 57 by Jasprit Bumrah, making it the fifth time the pacer dismissed the batter in this series.
But Labuschagne continued to be in his old self, and with Steve Smith giving him company at 10 not out, Australia will be expected to garner more runs against the old ball. The post-lunch session began with both Labuschagne and Khawaja being circumspect, as the first four overs were all maidens.
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