Sam Konstas

Cricketer

Australian Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityAustralian
Date of Birth02/10/2005
Age20 years
BirthplaceKogarah, New South Wales, Australia

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSam James Konstas
SchoolCranbrook School, Sydney
ControversiesVerbal altercation with Indian players during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25.

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2" (188 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorDark Brown

Personal Life

Raised in Hurstville, Sydney
Made a promise to his mother at age five that he would become the best player in the world
Grew up supporting NRL team Wests Tigers

Family

FatherJim Konstas
MotherPamela Konstas
Siblings
  • 2 Brothers (Billy Konstas - eldest, physiotherapist and cricket coach
  • Johnny Konstas - twin brother)

Career

International DebutTest on 26 December 2024 vs India at Melbourne
Jersey Number#6 (Australia)
Domestic/State Team
  • First-class: New South Wales
  • Others: Sydney Thunder
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Offbreak
AwardsBradman Young Cricketer of the Year award at the Australian Cricket Awards 2025
Notable Matches
  • First-class debut against Tasmania in November 2023.
  • List A debut for New South Wales against South Australia on 12 November 2024.
  • Professional T20 debut for Sydney Thunder in December 2024.
  • Named in Australia under-19 team for tour to England in July 2023.
  • Performance in Prime Minister's XI against India where he scored 107 off 97 balls.
Achievements
  • Fastest half-century in Big Bash League history scored in debut T20 match.
  • Scored a half-century in debut test match, third-fastest by an Australian debutant.
  • Scored back-to-back centuries in maiden first-class match against South Australia in October 2024, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat in the Sheffield Shield since Ricky Ponting in 1993.
  • Scored 107 off 97 balls for Prime Minister's XI against India.
  • Scored 152 runs off 241 balls in first century against South Australia in October 2024.

Favourites

Sports
  • Cricket
  • Golf

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/samkonstas5/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sam has a Greek background despite being born in Australia.
2. He started playing cricket at the age of six.
3. Sam has been coached by Shane Warne for four years.
4. He has represented New South Wales in every age group from Under 12 to Under 19.
5. He enjoys traveling and exploring new places.
6. Sam made headlines in his maiden first-class match, scoring back-to-back centuries.
7. He grew up supporting NRL team Wests Tigers.
8. His older brother Billy is a physiotherapist and cricket coach who focuses on batting instruction.
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