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    Home / News / Sports News / Sam Konstas becomes second-youngest half-centurion for Australia in Tests: Stats
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    Sam Konstas becomes second-youngest half-centurion for Australia in Tests: Stats
    The 19-year-old scored a brisk 60 (Image source: X/@ICC)

    Sam Konstas becomes second-youngest half-centurion for Australia in Tests: Stats

    By Gaurav Tripathi
    Dec 26, 2024
    09:25 am

    What's the story

    Teenage cricket sensation Sam Konstas made a stunning debut in the ongoing fourth Test against India, which is a Boxing Day affair, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

    The 19-year-old scored a brisk 60 runs off just 65 balls, guiding Australia to a promising score of 112/1 by lunch on Day 1.

    Konstas's fearless batting style and aggressive stroke play were the key highlights of his performance.

    Batting prowess

    Konstas's audacious strokes leave fans in awe

    Despite a shaky start against Jasprit Bumrah's challenging opening spell, Konstas quickly found his rhythm and began to dominate the Indian pace attack.

    He executed bold strokes such as a reverse lap-scoop off Bumrah, a shot rarely seen in Test cricket.

    His audacious approach also led to an on-field exchange with Virat Kohli, further highlighting his fearless demeanor on the pitch.

    Strategy success

    Konstas's debut knock ends, Australia's strategy pays off

    Konstas's entertaining innings ended when Ravindra Jadeja trapped him in front with an arm ball.

    Australia head coach Andrew McDonald had revealed that including Konstas was a strategic move to get an aggressive enforcer at the top of the order.

    The strategy worked as Konstas received a standing ovation from a near-capacity crowd at the MCG, marking his dream debut.

    Steady partnership

    Khawaja and Labuschagne steady Australia's innings

    Meanwhile, Usman Khawaja remained unbeaten on 38 at lunch, having formed an 89-run stand with Konstas.

    He was later joined by Marnus Labuschagne (12 not out) as Australia looked to build on their strong start.

    Among the Indian bowlers, only Akash Deep maintained a consistent line and length, while Mohammed Siraj struggled with his lengths.

    Career 

    Konstas's impressive 1st-class cricket record

    Konstas's 65-ball 60 was laced with six fours and a couple of maximums.

    Despite his young age, Konstas has already made a mark in First-Class cricket.

    Playing his 12th match, he has raced to 778 runs from 19 innings at an average of 42-plus, as per ESPNcricinfo.

    His highest score is an impressive 152, and he now has two centuries and four half-centuries to his name.

    Feat 

    Second-youngest to get this feat 

    At 19 years and 85 days, Konstas became the second-youngest to score a Test fifty for Australia.

    Ian Craig holds the record for being the youngest to do so, at 17 years and 240 days.

    The former also became the first player to score a Test fifty on debut against India before turning 20.

    DYK 

    Fourth-youngest to represent Australia in Tests 

    Earlier in the match, Konstas became the fourth-youngest Australian to play Test cricket.

    He is only behind the likes of Ian Craig (17 years and 239 days), his captain Pat Cummins (18 years and 193 days), and Tom Garrett (18 years and 232 days).

    Notably, Konstas was not a part of Australia's squad for the first three Tests.

    He was added for the fourth game as Nathan McSweeney failed to impress in his debut Test series.

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