Who is Sam Konstas? The 19-Year-Old Australian Batter Who Stunned Jasprit Bumrah

Australia seems to have found the perfect antidote to Jasprit Bumrah in the form of 19-year-old batter Sam Konstas. In a series where Bumrah has been a standout performer and one of the leading wicket-takers, Konstas turned the tables and made the star pacer look surprisingly ineffective.

Konstas scored an impressive half-century on his debut and showed no fear against the Indian pace attack, effectively reducing the “Bumrah-phobia” that has often haunted Australia. His confident batting against one of the world’s best bowlers has made him the talk of the town.

So, who is Sam Konstas? What are his domestic cricket and Big Bash League (BBL) stats? Let’s dive into the story of this young talent who has grabbed the cricket world’s attention.

Who is Sam Konstas?

Sam Konstas, an Australian top-order batsman, was born on October 2, 2005, in Sydney. He began his education at Cranbrook School, Sydney, and chose cricket as a career at a very young age.

Konstas earned a spot in the Australia U-19 team for their tour of England, where he competed against the England U-19 side. In November 2023, he made his first-class debut against Tasmania, showcasing his talent on the professional stage.

In December 2023, Konstas signed a contract with the renowned BBL franchise Sydney Thunder. He was also shortlisted for the Australian U-19 squad for the U-19 Cricket World Cup 2024 in England. During this period, he delivered a standout performance by scoring a century (108 runs off 121 balls) against the West Indies U-19 team.

Sam Konstas represents New South Wales, Australia U-19, Sydney Thunder, Australia A, Prime Minister’s XI, and the senior Australian cricket team. Let’s dive into Konstas’ overall stats below-

Sam Konstas Stats (Batting)

Sam Konstas Recent Forms

Sam Konstas Controversy

Konstas faced controversy during his international debut in the 4th Test of the BGT 2024-25 Boxing Day match against India. The match witnessed a heated exchange of words between Konstas and Virat Kohli, drawing significant attention and sparking discussions among cricket fans.

“Have a look where Virat walks. Virat’s walked one whole pitch over to his right and instigated that confrontation. No doubt in my mind whatsoever.”

– Ricky Ponting #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/zm4rjG4X9A

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 26, 2024

The incident began when Kohli bumped into Konstas’ shoulder while passing by. Konstas took offense and responded with sharp words, escalating tensions. The situation grew intense until the umpires and Usman Khawaja stepped in to defuse the conflict.

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