🧬 Personal Profile
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Full Name: Sam James Konstas
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Date of Birth: October 2, 2005
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Birthplace: Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
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Heritage: Greek descent; parents hail from Patras and Kalamata
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Education: Attended Cranbrook School in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
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Junior Cricket: Played for Kingsgrove Cricket Club; later moved to Sutherland grade cricket, mentored by Shane Watson
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Family: Has twin brother Johnny and physiotherapist brother Billy
🏏 Domestic Career
First-Class (Sheffield Shield)
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Debuted for New South Wales in November 2023, aged 18
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In October 2024, scored twin centuries (152 & 105), becoming the youngest since Ricky Ponting to achieve this feat
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As of December 2024: 718 runs in 11 FC matches at an average of 42.23, including 2 centuries
List A & T20
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List A debut: November 2024 for NSW; scored maiden ton (116) in February 2025 against Queensland
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T20 debut: Big Bash League for Sydney Thunder in December 2024; fastest half-century (56 off 20 balls), youngest Thunder player to fifty
🌍 International Career
Australia U-19
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Part of Australia’s Under-19 World Cup team in 2024
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Scored centuries, including a significant Super Sixes ton versus West Indies
Test Cricket
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Test debut: December 26, 2024 (Boxing Day Test vs India, MCG), Baggy Green cap no. 468
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Scored 60 off 65, including audacious ramp shots off Jasprit Bumrah; clashed with Virat Kohli
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Played his second Test on January 3, 2025; totaled 113 runs across matches at an average of 28.25
🌟 Playing Style & Traits
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Batting Style: Right-handed, top-order batter known for flair and aggression
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Coaching & Mentorship: Trained under Shane Watson, personal mentor Tahmid Islam, and guided by Usman Khawaja
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Mental Makeup: Renowned for his confidence, focus, and calm temperament under pressure – often likened to being "a showman"
📊 Career Stats (as of early 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | Top Score |
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| Test | 2 | 113 | 28.25 | 0/1 | 60 |
| First-class | 15 | ~883 | ~35.3 | 2/4 | 152 |
| List A | 3 | 144 | 48.00 | 1/0 | 116 |
| T20 | 5 | 122 | 24.40 | 0/2 | 56 |
🏆 Accolades & Records
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Youngest Thunder player to hit a BBL fifty (19 y 76 d)
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Fourth-youngest Australian to debut in Test cricket (~19 y 85 d), second-youngest to achieve 50
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First teenager since Ponting to score twin centuries in Sheffield Shield
🧭 Outlook & Legacy
Sam Konstas stands out as a modern-day aggressive opener and a key piece in Australia’s transition toward a new era of bold, Bazball-style cricket. His blend of flair, mental resilience, and mentorship from legends signals a promising and impactful future.