Australia scored 343, India loses early wickets

Even after a fine start by the openers, Australia managed to score only 343 in the first innings of the Boxing Day test match in Melbourne. Matthew Hayden scored 124. For India, Kumble took 5 wickets, while Zaheer bagged 4 wickets. In reply, India lost quick wickets. Jaffer, Dravid and Laxman got out cheaply. At tea, India were 74/3, with Sachin batting on 29.