Sydney Thunder’s young batsman Sam Konstas has performed such a feat in his debut match on the cricket field in the current season of Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25, which has left the whole cricket world in awe of him.
In the match played at Manuka Oval in Canberra, Konstas pulled the Adelaide Strikers bowlers and surprised everyone with his tremendous batting.
Big Bash League: How Sam Konstas broke the record
There are many surprises in this brilliant innings of Sam Konstas which will be written in golden letters in the history of Big Bash League. He completed his half-century in just 20 balls, setting a new record in the tournament. Such was the power in his innings that despite the early dismissals of Sydney Thunder captain David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, he put the team in a strong position.
Konstas had a different magic in his batting. He rotated the Adelaide Strikers bowlers to every corner of the ground. His strike rate during the power-hitting was around 220, which included 8 fours and 2 sixes.
His confidence was evident in every ball he bowled. He scored 56 off 27 balls before being trapped lbw by Fabian Allen.
Experts believe that this innings is not just a match, but can prove to be a turning point in Sam Konstas’ career. He became the youngest player to score a half-century in the Big Bash League.
His innings not only propelled Sydney Thunder in the match but also made a mark in the entire cricketing world. This performance of Konstas shows that he can become a big name in the Big Bash League in the future.
