{
  "id": 16385270,
  "title": "Konstas crunches another ton for NSW, pushing case for Test recall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/konstas-crunches-another-ton-for-nsw-pushing-case-for-test-recall",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T22:58:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-25/sam-konstas-cracks-yet-another-century-one-day-cup/107306058"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sam Konstas has scored another century to bolster the case for his Test recall. The 21-year-old New South Wales opener smashed an unbeaten 149 off 131 balls against the Western Warriors in the One-Day Cup, leading his team to a 78-run victory at the WACA Ground. Konstas' innings came after 71 and 151 not out scores in consecutive matches for NSW against Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield. His recent form has impressed Test selectors, who are keen to recall him for the upcoming Test series. Despite WA's valiant chase led by Sam Whiteman, who scored 116 off 113 balls, NSW's bowling attack, including Ashton Agar and Ashton Turner, restricted them to 293 for 46.3 overs. WA's efforts ended in failure, leaving them with a 0-3 record and effectively ending their title hopes early in the season. NSW now sits in second place with a 3-1 record. While Konstas' impressive performances have raised his profile among national selectors, the fate of his future appearances remains uncertain as the competition between the states continues.",
  "summary": "Sam Konstas scores another century for NSW to boost his claims to recover his Test place.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sam Konstas scores 149 runs, leading NSW to 78-run victory",
    "Test selectors impressed by Konstas' recent form",
    "NSW sits second with 3-1 record, Konstas' Test future uncertain"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}