NEW DELHI: Marnus Labuschagne has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the first player to score over fifty runs, take three wickets, and grab four catches in a single ODI match.
Labuschagne achieved this remarkable milestone during the first ODI against England in Nottingham. While England was batting, Labuschagne’s bowling figures were impressive as he took three wickets for 39 runs in six overs.
He secured the wickets of Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and Jofra Archer.On the field, Labuschagne showed his fielding prowess by taking catches to dismiss Duckett, Brook, Jacob Bethell, and Adil Rashid.
When it was his turn to bat, Labuschagne scored 77 runs off 61 balls, featuring seven fours and two sixes, boasting a strike rate of 126.22.
The match began with England electing to bat after winning the toss. Ben Duckett’s 95 off 91 balls, with 11 fours, and Will Jacks‘ 62 off 56 balls, with five fours and two sixes, were the highlights for England.
However, other batsmen struggled to build on their starts. Duckett and Jacks had put together a solid 120-run partnership for the second wicket.
Harry Brook scored 39 runs off 31 balls, with two fours and three sixes, and Jacob Bethell added 35 off 34 balls, but both failed to convert their promising starts into significant scores. England’s innings wrapped up at 315 runs after being well poised at 213/2 at one stage.
For Australia, Adam Zampa and Marnus Labuschagne led the bowling attack with three wickets each. Travis Head contributed with two wickets, and the spinners collectively took nine wickets, including one by Matthew Short.
In Australia’s chase, captain Mitchell Marsh scored 10, while Steve Smith and Cameron Green each added 32 runs. Travis Head then took command with a scintillating 154* off 129 balls, hitting 20 fours and five sixes.
Head built a critical 148-run partnership with Labuschagne, who remained unbeaten on 77* in 61 balls, steering Australia to successfully chase the target in just 44 overs with seven wickets to spare.
Head was given the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his all-round show.
Australia currently leads the five-match series 1-0.
Labuschagne achieved this remarkable milestone during the first ODI against England in Nottingham. While England was batting, Labuschagne’s bowling figures were impressive as he took three wickets for 39 runs in six overs.
He secured the wickets of Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and Jofra Archer.On the field, Labuschagne showed his fielding prowess by taking catches to dismiss Duckett, Brook, Jacob Bethell, and Adil Rashid.
When it was his turn to bat, Labuschagne scored 77 runs off 61 balls, featuring seven fours and two sixes, boasting a strike rate of 126.22.
The match began with England electing to bat after winning the toss. Ben Duckett’s 95 off 91 balls, with 11 fours, and Will Jacks‘ 62 off 56 balls, with five fours and two sixes, were the highlights for England.
However, other batsmen struggled to build on their starts. Duckett and Jacks had put together a solid 120-run partnership for the second wicket.
Harry Brook scored 39 runs off 31 balls, with two fours and three sixes, and Jacob Bethell added 35 off 34 balls, but both failed to convert their promising starts into significant scores. England’s innings wrapped up at 315 runs after being well poised at 213/2 at one stage.
For Australia, Adam Zampa and Marnus Labuschagne led the bowling attack with three wickets each. Travis Head contributed with two wickets, and the spinners collectively took nine wickets, including one by Matthew Short.
In Australia’s chase, captain Mitchell Marsh scored 10, while Steve Smith and Cameron Green each added 32 runs. Travis Head then took command with a scintillating 154* off 129 balls, hitting 20 fours and five sixes.
Head built a critical 148-run partnership with Labuschagne, who remained unbeaten on 77* in 61 balls, steering Australia to successfully chase the target in just 44 overs with seven wickets to spare.
Head was given the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his all-round show.
Australia currently leads the five-match series 1-0.
