The contest between Sam Konstas and Jasprit Bumrah was a major highlight of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Konstas had a thunderous debut as the 19-year-old struck an excellent half-century in Melbourne on Thursday. Following Nathan McSweeney's failure to grab the limelight, Australia called Konstas for the last two Test matches. The Aussie youngster once again showed why he is so highly rated as he reverse-scooped the in-form Bumrah twice despite getting beaten by the pacer at the start of his innings. He was so confident that Bumrah conceded 18 runs in an over for the first time in Test cricket. After the match, the Aussie opener admitted he worked hard on that scoop shot and was determined to put the pressure back on the bowler. As quoted by ESPN Cricinfo he said, "I think it probably will look silly if I did get out. “But I've worked pretty hard on that shot, and I feel like it's probably a safe shot for me really. But I think that's the beauty about being young and maybe a bit naive. I'm just trying to put pressure back on the bowler in the best way I think is, and it was good to get a few runs today. "I think I was just getting used to the wicket, first time facing him, getting used to his action," Konstas said. "Obviously, he beat my bat quite a few times, and [I] was lucky enough to get a few away. But it was a great contest.” Konstas also recognised Bumrah as a legend of the game. "He's a legend of the game, obviously, so I was trying to put a bit of pressure on him, and it paid off today. But obviously, he took three wickets and he changed the momentum. But I think I'm always challenging myself, trying to bring the best out of myself, so just getting that contest with him and trying to take his lines away."