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.

Nineteen-year-old Sam Konstas made a sensational Test debut, hitting two sixes off India's Jasprit Bumrah at the MCG, becoming the second player to do so in a single innings. His fearless performance and rapid half-century in 52 balls marked him as a promising future star in Australian cricket.