Young batting sensation Sam Konstas delivered a spectacular performance in the Australia Domestic One-Day Cup 2024-25, smashing a blistering century for New South Wales against Queensland at Allan Border Field, Brisbane. The right-hander brought up his hundred in style with a six while on 99, marking a dominant innings under pressure.
Konstas’ unbeaten 110 off 84 balls was a masterclass in counterattacking cricket, featuring 13 fours and 3 sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 130.95. His knock kept New South Wales in the hunt, despite a steep chase.
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Match Summary
The match, which was reduced to 45 overs per side due to rain, saw Queensland post a challenging 310/9 in 45 overs. In response, New South Wales reached 224/7 in 35 overs, with Konstas leading the charge alongside Hayden Kerr (9 off 10). NSW still required 87 runs in 10 overs at a required rate of 8.7.
Key moments from Konstas’ innings
- Century in style: Konstas reached his ton with a massive six over deep backward point, showing remarkable confidence.
- Fluent stroke play: He dominated the Queensland bowlers, keeping his side in the chase with a mix of aggression and controlled batting.
- Last few overs fireworks: Konstas accelerated in the 35th over, smashing a four and a six off Callum Vidler, further closing the gap in the run chase.
Queensland’s bowling effort
Despite Konstas’ brilliance, Queensland’s bowlers kept chipping away at the wickets. Callum Vidler (2/57 in 8 overs) and Gurinder Sandhu (1/42 in 7 overs) made crucial breakthroughs to keep the pressure on NSW.
Match poised for an exciting finish
With 87 runs needed off 60 balls, New South Wales still has an uphill battle, but with Konstas in sublime form, the match remains wide open. His ability to maintain composure under pressure and score freely has given his team a fighting chance in the high-scoring encounter.