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Konstas plunders another hundred to keep selectors on notice

The opener followed his Sheffield Shield century with 149 off 131 balls in the 50-over format…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:02 PM
Konstas plunders another hundred to keep selectors on notice
Key Things to Know
  • Sam Konstas hit 149 off 131 balls to boost his hopes of an Australian Test recall.
  • New South Wales defeated Western Australia by 78 runs in the One-Day Cup at the WACA Ground.
  • The match finished with New South Wales scoring 371 for 8 and Western Australia dismissed for 293.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sam Konstas continued his push for an Australian Test recall by smashing 149 runs off 131 balls in New South Wales' 78-run One-Day Cup victory over Western Australia. Konstas' innings included 15 boundaries and four sixes at the WACA Ground, following a Sheffield Shield century scored earlier in the week.

NSW posted a total of 371 for 8 before bowling Western Australia out for 293 in 46.3 overs. Sam Whiteman scored 116 in the chase, while Jack Nisbet claimed 3 for 47 to push NSW into second place and keep WA winless.

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