Sam Konstas has again pushed his case for a Test recall, scoring a third century of the summer to drag NSW back into their Sheffield Shield clash against South Australia.
Unbeaten on 109 at stumps on day two, the 21-year-old’s heroics propelled the Blues to 2-191 in their second innings, erasing a deficit to establish a 70-run lead in Sydney.
Konstas celebrates with Ryan Hicks. Mark Metcalfe
Konstas’ brain fade on day one proved costly for the Blues who were all out for 204, but he was able to change the winds at Sydney’s Cricket Central.
The fightback was anchored by a vital 117-run second-wicket partnership between Konstas and Kurtis Patterson.
Bringing up his sixth first-class century off just 129 balls, Konstas continues to build his resume to be recalled back into Australia’s squad in time for the first Test against New Zealand in December.
Since being dropped by national selectors in July last year following a five-Test stint, the young talent has responded emphatically to get himself back in the running.
Thursday’s spectacular ton marks his third century in his last four domestic appearances this summer.
His dominant Shield campaign now features scores of 71, 151 not out, 5, 2, 24, and this latest unbeaten 109, perfectly complementing the mammoth 149 he blasted for the Blues in a recent 50-over fixture.
With numbers like these, Konstas has ensured his name remains firmly in the selectors’ minds.
Australia’s first Test against New Zealand begins on December 9 in Perth.
has again pushed his case for a recall, scoring a third century of the summer to drag NSW back into their clash against South Australia.
Bringing up his sixth first-class century off just 129 balls, Konstas continues to build his resume to be in time for the first Test against New Zealand in December.
Since being dropped by following a five-Test stint, the young talent has responded emphatically to get himself back in the running.
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