NSW teen cricketer Sam Konstas emulates famous Ricky Ponting feat

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Sam Konstas continues to showcase his potential as a future star, joining Ricky Ponting in the record books with another century in the Sheffield Shield.

The teenage opener put New South Wales in control of their match against South Australia at Sydney’s Cricket Central, smashing 105 runs from 225 balls after an impressive first innings score of 152.

The hosts declared at 6-282 late on Thursday, with South Australia at 1-7, chasing 389 runs for victory on the final day. Nathan Lyon struck early to dismiss Connor McInerney without scoring.

Earlier, 19-year-old Konstas became the youngest player since Ponting to score two centuries in the same Shield match.

Ponting achieved the feat as an 18-year-old playing for Tasmania against Western Australia during the 1992/93 summer.

“Obviously very special,” Konstas said of matching Ponting’s achievement. “But hopefully we get the job done… and keep doing our basics well.”

Source: ABC News.

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