Australia's Top Order Fires To Take Charge Of 4th Test Against India

Australia 's top four all slammed 50 or better on Thursday to take a firm grip on day one of the fourth Test against India , with fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas stealing the show.

Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the toss on a steamy day, the hosts reached 311-6 by the close in front of more than 87,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

They were aided by some inconsistent early bowling and a flying start from Konstas.

The 19-year-old blasted a hugely entertaining 60 off 65 balls in a debut to remember, pounding 18 off one Jasprit Bumrah over and having a run-in with superstar Virat Kohli.

At the close, a patient Steve Smith was not out 68 and Pat Cummins on eight. Marnus Labuschagne made 72 and Usman Khawaja 57.