Sydney Thunder batter Sam Konstas achieved a massive feat in the history of the Big Bash League (BBL). In what was his debut match, the opening batter slammed the fastest half-century in the history of the tournament for his team to etch his name in the record books.
Sydney Thunder batter Konstas achieved the feat in the ongoing game of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 against Adelaide Strikers. The 3rd match of the league is taking place at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday (17th December).
Sam Konstas set the stage on fire in his maiden game in the Big Bash League (BBL)
Konstas set the stage on fire in his maiden game in the Big Bash League (BBL) as he came up with a staggering effort with the bat. The opening batter, in the case of 183 runs, took his team off to a flying start with the bat despite losing wickets at the other end.
Sydney Thunder lost skipper David Warner and Cameron Bancroft early on in the chase and it seemed that the team would be on the backfoot. However, the young batter looked unfazed by the wickets falling at the other end as he soaked in all the pressure and kept smacking the bowlers.
Konstas seemed to be batting on a different track as he hit bowlers all over the park and put the Adelaide Strikers under massive pressure. He hit the ball cleanly and impressed many with his brutal power-hitting, living up to the reputation.
Watch: Sam Konstas reaches his half-century in just 20 balls, slams fastest 50 for Sydney Thunder in BBL history
Sam Konstas reached his half-century in just 20 balls and inside the powerplay. He got to the milestone after he swept Cameron Boyace for two runs towards the deep backward square leg. This also saw him becoming the youngest batter in the league to hit a half-century.
Here’s the video:
That was SO good!
Sam Konstas just made the fastest Thunder fifty AND became the youngest player to make the milestone – all on DEBUT! #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/XVFZdT5IyT
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 17, 2024
The youngest player in BBL history to bring up a half-century.
Sam Konstas’ night has been exceptional – and it’s not over yet #BBL14 pic.twitter.com/Yi2B2hqMFv
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 17, 2024
Sam Konstas plays an innings of 56 runs off 27 balls
However, he couldn’t carry on after his half-century as he perished in the 7th over to Fabian Allen. The spinner bowled a full-arm ball, to which the batter wanted to flick with a forward press but ended up missing the ball.
The ball hit him straight on the pads as was trapped in lbw. The batter, however, got a great ovation as he walked off after a great innings. His knock took Sydney Thunder off to a flyer as he made a massive impact in the match.
Sam Konstas ended with an inning of 56 runs off 27 balls. He batted with a strike rate of around 220 and also hit 8 fours and 2 sixes in his innings. He would be keen to carry on the confidence going ahead into the Big Bash League.