Konstas, who took on Bumrah's pace attack aggressively, struck the Indian pacer for two sixes in the opening hours of the match, despite struggling initially. Bumrah, speaking to the host broadcaster on Day 3, shared his experience facing the debutant, acknowledging that his style was not unfamiliar to him due to his extensive T20 career.

Sam Konstas's blistering 60 off 65 steals the headlines on day one at the MCG, with Steve Smith still alive in his hunt for his second century of the series.