Sam Konstas hits back-to-back centuries as Test recall looms
Sam Konstas scored 149 in a One Day Cup match, following his 151 in Sheffield Shield earlier in the week.
Sam Konstas is building a compelling case for Test selection after an explosive week in domestic cricket. Sam Konstas hit 149 from 131 balls against Western Australia in the One Day Cup on Saturday, belting 15 fours and four sixes.
Just days earlier, he scored an unbeaten 151 in the Sheffield Shield against the same state. Former NSW coach Greg Shipperd is backing him to open for Australia alongside fellow opener Renshaw in upcoming Test cricket.
Konstas already has five Test caps, including a Boxing Day debut at just 19, and Shipperd says his technique has matured significantly after a lean spell. The spotlight is on Australia's batting after a poor display in the South Africa series.
- 149 from 131 balls
- One Day Cup score
- 151 not out from 167 balls
- Sheffield Shield score
- 5 including Boxing Day debut at 19
- Test caps
- 15 fours and 4 sixes
- Boundaries and sixes in ODC
Why it mattersAustralia needs solid opening batsmen for the Test summer ahead. Konstas's form gives selectors a genuine alternative to the struggling current openers.
AustraliaAustralian cricket fans are watching Konstas closely as a potential fixture in the national team. His rise could shape Australia's batting lineup for the coming summer.
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