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Australia A began their India tour on a blazing note as opener Sam Konstas smashed a spectacular century against India A in the first unofficial Test at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on September 16, 2025. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia A rode the momentum of a record-breaking opening stand to reach 198 without loss at the close of day one, putting India A’s bowlers firmly on the back foot.
Sam Konstas’ blazing century sets up commanding start
Konstas reached his maiden first-class ton with a thunderous six over long on off Tanush Kotian, raising his helmet in celebration before the ball even hit the turf. His 101 not out came off just 126 deliveries, featuring ten fours and three sixes, at a strike rate of 80.15.
Partner Campbell Kellaway also shone, unbeaten on 88 from 96 balls with ten boundaries, to share an unbroken 188-run stand inside 35 overs. The duo maintained a brisk run rate of 5.35, capitalising on favourable batting conditions and disciplined light-quick bowling from India A, whose seamers Prasidh Krishna (7-0-31-0) and Khaleel Ahmed (6-0-32-0) were unable to make early breakthroughs.
From the outset, Australia A showed intent, punishing anything loose against a bowling attack that struggled for rhythm in the first two sessions. Konstas and Kellaway rotated strike expertly while punishing any width, cruising past 100 before lunch.
After lunch, they accelerated further, racing to 150 inside 25 overs and denying India A a foothold. The hosts’ fielding looked sharp but lacked penetration as half volleys disappeared to the boundary. With 39 overs remaining in the day, the visitors can set a daunting target, having neutralised India A’s pace battery and left Shreyas Iyer’s men scrambling for answers early in the contest.
Australia A’s imperious batting display in Lucknow has laid a solid platform for their tour, with Konstas’ century standing out as a statement innings and their unbeaten 198 opening stand signalling a long day ahead for India A’s bowlers.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Sam Konstas Who couldn’t cross 30+ Runs in his last 9 Innings Smashed Hundred against India A at Lucknow pic.twitter.com/DRgtBWZI0a
— Vishal Yadav (@VishalY73709681) September 16, 2025
🚨 122 BALL HUNDRED BY SAM KONSTAS VS INDIA. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/yyRoypAYbT
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 16, 2025
Sam Konstas after reading this tweet https://t.co/5JlnmnmSAn pic.twitter.com/w8oTOAC77Q
— ^ (@TheBull_02) September 16, 2025
SAM KONSTAS SMASHED HUNDRED AGAINST INDIA A IN THE EKANA STADIUM 🔥
– Hundred from just 122 balls including 10 fours & 3 sixes, he completed the three figures with a six. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ksLs7dOvn5
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 16, 2025
Sam Konstas on a rampage.
A century off just 122 B, ably supported by Campbell Kellaway helps Aus A to reach 198/0 off just 37 ovrs in d 1st Test agnst India A.Remember, Ind A boasts of some serious bowlers like Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmedabad n Tanush Kotian #INDAvsAUSA
— Ambika (@apmahapatra) September 16, 2025
Sam Konstas hit The Century against India A
He scored 101(126)* after Tea session #INDvsAUSA pic.twitter.com/FR26n41o1k— Indian sports (@Indiansports31) September 16, 2025
122 ball Hundred by Sam Konstas vs India A pic.twitter.com/5k4ieQDxz4
— Vikash Patel (@vikash_patel9) September 16, 2025
Chuffed for Sam Konstas. Put in all the work since the Caribbean. Century to kick off the summer, even if it’s all the way out in Lucknow. He’s still officially the incumbent. It’s still his opening slot to lose
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) September 16, 2025
I am afraid Sam Konstas might become a new Travis Head for India in future🥲 pic.twitter.com/rl46ypTJrE
— Ayush Tomar (@ayush_tomar8) September 16, 2025
Sam Konstas love affair with the mighty Indian bowling continues. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/mWU8ucun21
— Troll cricket unlimitedd (@TUnlimitedd) September 16, 2025
Sam Konstas complete hundred in just 122 balls against india A in 4 day test match .
188 runs partnarship for the 1st wicket and continue. #IndAvAUSA pic.twitter.com/ERLtPrETlp
— PK Chhaba (@PK_Chhaba) September 16, 2025
