Australia's opening batsman, Sam Konstas, who scored a century in the first unofficial Test against India A, is facing a big challenge within his own domestic circuit. In seven first-class innings against Victoria's fast bowler Scott Boland, Konstas has been dismissed five times, turning Boland into a persistent nemesis.
On the first day of the fourth Sheffield Shield match between Victoria and New South Wales at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Konstas suffered another setback. He was dismissed for a duck after facing only four balls in the first over of the innings, once again falling to Boland’s bowling.
Head-to-Head StatsOver seven innings, Konstas has faced 127 balls from Boland, scoring just 57 runs at a low average of 11.40, emphasizing his struggle against the bowler. The latest dismissal was captured in a video that is going viral on social media, highlighting Boland’s continued dominance.
Match Highlights from Day 1The entire opening day saw batsmen struggle, with 13 wickets falling in total. Victoria batted first and were all out for 240 runs. Peter Handscomb led with 85 runs, supported by Mitchell Perry’s 66 and Todd Murphy’s 31. New South Wales’ Liam Hatcher took 5 wickets, and Jack Edwards claimed 3. By the close of play, New South Wales was 39 for 3.
The early success by bowlers sets an intense tone for the rest of the Sheffield Shield match, with Boland maintaining his edge over Konstas.
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