Contrasting half centuries from the Australian openers have blunted the Indian attack on Day One of the Boxing Day test in Melbourne

Fearless teenager Sam Konstas has whacked 60 off 65 balls while Usman Khawaja has scored a more leisurely 57 from 121 deliveries.

Approaching tea, Australia's 160 for two, but despite the healthy score Khawaja told Sky Sport batting is quite difficult.



Marnus Labuschagne is 38 and Steve Smith's on 2.

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