Sam Konstas In IPL 2025: Which Team Secured The Aussie Sensation?

Sam Konstas In IPL 2025: Fans eager to see Australian sensation Sam Konstas in Indian Premier League (IPL) will have to wait a bit longer.

Sam Konstas made headlines for a fiery on-field exchange with former India captain Virat Kohli.

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Australian batting prodigy Sam Konstas made a memorable debut in the ongoing IND vs AUS 4th Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The 19-year-old, called up to the national team for the final two Tests, replaced Nathan McSweeney, who struggled in IND vs AUS Test series' first three matches.

Konstas proved his selection right with an remarkable performance in IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test. Despite a nervy start, he quickly found his rhythm and dismantled the Indian bowling attack with a composed yet aggressive innings. He scored a remarkable 60 runs off 65 balls, including six boundaries and two HUGE sixes, leaving fans in awe of his talent.

Sam Konstas made headlines not only for his impressive batting on debut but also for a fiery on-field exchange with former India captain Virat Kohli. On Day 1 of IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test, Kohli shoulder-nudged the young Australian, sparking a heated verbal exchange between the two. The tension was eventually defused by Usman Khawaja and other players, but the incident became a major talking point of the match.

Is Sam Konstas in IPL 2025?

Fans eager to see Australian sensation Sam Konstas in Indian Premier League (IPL) will have to wait a bit longer. The young star, who impressed on his Test debut, was not part of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction held in November. However, if Konstas continues to display the skill he showed in his maiden Test outing against India, he could soon attract the bidders in future IPL auctions.

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Sam Konstas made history as Australia's fourth youngest Test debutant, receiving his baggy green cap from former skipper Mark Taylor at just 19 years and 85 days. The youngest remains Ian Craig, who debuted in 1953 at 17 years and 239 days.