Sam Konstas has delivered another statement to Australian selectors, blasting a 90-ball century for the Prime Minister’s XI against India at Manuka Oval.
The teen prodigy helped rescue the Aussie side, who were initially 2-22 before being all-out for 240 in 43.2 overs, setting the tourists a potentially tricky target in their 46 overs against the pink ball under lights.
Konstas will hope to use the century against quality opposition, even if in a one-day match, as more evidence he deserves a Test debut at just 19 years old.
Australia is expected to bring Scott Boland into the XI for the day-night Adelaide Test, replacing the injured Josh Hazlewood (side strain), with all-rounder Beau Webster coming into the camp as cover for the sore Mitch Marsh.
Boland pushed his case with a strong opening spell on Sunday night, conceding 0-16 from six overs with two maidens.
Uncapped quicks Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett were added on Saturday as additional bowling cover, and while it appears unlikely Konstas will also come into the squad for Adelaide he is banging down the door for Brisbane if the top-order struggles again.