Even though Sam Konstas started his international cricket career with an amazing half-century in his first game against India, in the 4th Test, he will not play in IPL 2025 as the auction in November didn't choose the 19-year-old Australian cricketer, who had a great beginning.

Konstas truly showcased his talent during the 2024 U19 World Cup, playing exceptionally well and helping Australia secure the trophy. This performance earned him a spot on the Test team. He didn't stop there he continued to impress in the Sheffield Shield, where he scored two centuries. Furthermore, his outstanding performances for the Sydney Thunder during the 2024-25 BBL season made him a well-known key player in the league.

Why wasn't Sam Konstas selected for IPL 2025?

While Konstas has shown considerable promise, the reasons for his exclusion from the IPL 2025 auction are unclear. It's possible that franchises opted for more established players, but his future in T20 leagues remains bright.

Which IPL teams could Sam Konstas play for in the future?

  Punjab Kings: Known for nurturing young talent, they might see Konstas as a future asset.

  Gujarat Titans: Their strategic focus could align with Konstas's style.

  Lucknow Super Giants: His adaptability could strengthen their batting lineup.

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Sam Konstas Performance Highlights

Sam Konstas showed up for his first Test cricket game, hitting 60 runs from only 65 balls when they were playing India at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).  Konstas didn't hold back, confidently going after major name bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, proving he can handle stressful situations. Now, cricket enthusiasts are extremely excited about him and are all conversing about how great he might do in major T20 tournaments, the IPL included.

Sam Konstas: Career Statistics

First-Class (FC):
So far, Konstas has hit two hundreds and three fifties. He's been at bat in 18 innings across 11 games, making a total of 718 runs; the most he has ever obtained at once is 152, which is excellent. On average, he obtains 42.23 runs each time he gets out there and hits at a speed of 51.76%.

List A:
Konstas has been in just one List A game where he hit 10 runs from one time at bat. He has a batting average of 10.00 and hits the ball at a speed of 71.42 out of 100. He has not scored a century or a half-century in this type of game yet.

T20s:
Konstas has played in 2 T20 cricket matches. In those, he got to bat twice and scored 56 runs. He hit one half-century, just demonstrating once. His best score ever is 56. He scores runs very quickly, with a strike rate of 186.66, and overall he averages 28.00 runs each time he gets to bat.