India reduced Australia to 311 for 6 at stumps on the opening day of the fourth test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne today. 

Debutant Sam Konstas (60) sparked the home team’s charge with a scintillating half-century, marking a dream debut with some stunning strokes. Usman Khawaja (57), Marnus Labuschagne (72), and Steve Smith (68 not out) all contributed with fifties on a good batting surface.

Earlier, Australia won the toss and decided to bat first. Both the teams have won one match each in the five-match series.