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Boxing Day Test debutant Sam Konstas makes headlines for his remarkable performance against India’s premier bowler Jasprit Bumrah.
NEW DELHI: In a thrilling turn of events during the ongoing Boxing Day Test, debutant Sam Konstas has made headlines for his remarkable performance against India’s premier bowler, Jasprit Bumrah. Konstas, playing his first-ever Test match, stunned fans and experts alike by hitting not one, but two sixes off Bumrah’s bowling, within just six overs of each other. This rare feat has drawn attention, especially considering that no player had managed to hit Bumrah for multiple sixes in a Test match until now, apart from England’s Jos Buttler and the young Australian debutant.
Konstas’s audacity with the bat has raised eyebrows, given the context: Test cricket, often regarded for its methodical nature, usually sees fewer big hits than limited-overs formats. The fact that it took a staggering 4,483 balls before someone hit a six against Bumrah in a Test match only adds weight to Konstas’s achievement. Konstas, with his fearless approach, has now placed himself in the company of some elite players.
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In a match that has already been full of intense drama, Konstas’s sixes stood out as a testament to his potential and poise under pressure. His aggressive style of batting against Bumrah, who is known for his ability to control the game, has not only impressed fans but also added a fresh chapter to his debut Test. It seems the debutant is making the most of his first outing on the big stage.
The sixes were hit in quick succession, which has become a talking point on social media platforms. A tweet from Cricketopia highlighted the achievement, noting the rarity of hitting Bumrah for multiple sixes in a Test, and drawing attention to Konstas’s boldness in what is typically a highly disciplined format of the game.
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As the Test match continues, many are watching closely to see how Konstas adapts and grows in his debut. While the attention on him is already significant, his fearless batting style has made it clear that this young debutant is one to watch for the future of Australian cricket. If his performance in this match is any indication, Konstas could become a significant player in the years to come.
