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 caught most of the Indian players and former cricketers off guard with his counterattacking knock on the opening day of the boxing day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Konstas hit Bumrah for two sixes during his knock.

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah breaks his silence on Sam Konstas after their incredible battle on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test match. Unorthodox Konstas hit Bumrah for 2 sixes. This was the first time in 3 years that Bumrah was hit for a six in Test cricket.