New South Wales 97 for 0 (Konstas 55*, Nikitaras 29*) path Western Australia 211 (Inglis 41, Edwards 5-41, Hen 3-48) 114 runs
Konstas went to stumps on day one in all their Defend conflict with Western Australia not out on 55, with New South Wales 97 for 0 in reply to the guests’ 211 on the SCG on Friday.
On a day when the ball swung round and no different participant reached a half-century, Konstas regarded utterly comfy as he handed 50 for the fifth time this summer time.
The 19-year-old took on spinner Corey Rocchiccioli, hitting him again over his head for 2 separate sixes and driving him for an additional 4.
He minimize Cameron Gannon for one 4 behind level, drove him for an additional previous mid-off, then slogged the fast for an additional over mid-wicket later within the day.
Stuffed with confidence, Konstas even tried to scoop speedster Lance Morris, however missed out in one of many few unsuccessful moments of his day. The correct-hander’s runs got here quick too, dealing with simply 64 balls earlier than the Blues went to stumps.
The innings continues one other purple patch for Konstas, who shot into the highlight with twin tons in opposition to South Australia at first of the season.
Simply 5 days in the past Konstas hit 107 off 97 balls in opposition to a Check-quality Indian assault, enjoying for the Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra.
He then returned to Sydney and informed media in his first full press convention that he needed an opportunity to put on the Saggy Inexperienced as quickly as doable.
“I really need the prospect,” Konstas stated on Wednesday when requested if he felt prepared for Check cricket, or maybe wanted extra time at home degree.
“I really like being challenged and hopefully that may occur quickly.
“I really feel like I am in an excellent headspace. It has been the perfect few months I’ve had, and hopefully in the future I can characterize my nation.”
If Konstas converts his half-century into three figures on Saturday within the final spherical of Defend earlier than the BBL break, he’ll little question assist that trigger.
Australia’s high order have entered the pink-ball Check in Adelaide beneath stress, following their poor returns in Perth final week.
He top-scored with 41 for Western Australia, wanting extra assured as he went on in his first red-ball sport since October 23.
Edwards’ return of 5 for 41 marked the second better of his profession, as he had the ball swinging a good distance.
He bowled Cameron Bancroft for one with a supply that swung again between bat and pad, had Sam Whiteman (19) caught down legside, then cleaned up Jayden Goodwin’s stumps on 22.
Inglis was dismissed when Edwards swung the ball away and drew the right-hander’s edge, earlier than Morris turned his fifth sufferer when caught behind to complete the innings.
