Konstas becomes second youngest Aussie to score half-century in Test cricket

Debutant Sam Konstas on Thursday achieved an elusive feat for Australia during the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Konstas set the landmark of becoming the second youngest player to score a half-century for Australia in Test cricket. At the age of 19 years and 85 days, Konstas smashed his maiden international fifty at MCG.

Ian Craig holds the top spot on the chart. He smashed his maiden fifty at the age of 17 years and 240 days in 1953.

Neil Harvey stands in third place after his half-century at the age of 19 years and 121 days in 1948.

Meanwhile, Archie Jackson stands in fourth place with a fifty at the age of 19 years and 150 days in 1929.

The young batting sensation played a 60-run knock from 65 balls in his debut match against India. He smashed 6 fours and 2 sixes during his time on the crease.