Marnus Labuschagne: News
Born on June 22, 1994, Marnus Labuschagne is a South African-born Australian right-arm leg-break bowler and right-handed batsman who plays for the Australian cricket team and represents the Queensland cricket team in domestic cricket. His parents moved to Australia when he was 10 years old. He made his first-class cricket debut at the Adelaide Oval during the 2014-2015 Sheffield Shield season against South Australia. He made his List A cricket debut in 2015. As of 2021, he has played 95 First-class matches and 51 List A matches. In 2018, Labuschagne made his international Test debut against Pakistan. In 2020, he made his One Day International debut against India. As of 2021, he has played 31 international matches. In 2019, he became the first player to become a concussion substitute in a Test match, replacing Steve Smith, after the latter suffered an injury. He was placed at fourth position in the 2019 ICC Player Rankings. In 2020, he was named ICC’s Emerging Player of the Year, Australia’s Test Player of the year, and was named Cricketer of the Year by Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. He has been associated with Brisbane Heat and Glamorgan in county cricket.
29 Sep 2023
ICC Cricket World CupMarnus Labuschagne gets into Australia's WC squad: His recent stats
Marnus Labuschagne has replaced injured all-rounder Ashton Agar in Australia's squad for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, starting on October 5.
27 Sep 2023
India vs Australia CricketMarnus Labuschagne hammers his eighth ODI fifty: Key stats
Australia compiled a mammoth 352/7 against India in the 3rd ODI at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot.
27 Sep 2023
India vs Australia Cricket3rd ODI: Top-four batters guide Australia to 352/7 against India
Australia have racked up a mammoth 352/7 against India in the 3rd ODI at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot.
16 Sep 2023
Travis HeadTravis Head sustains hand fracture ahead of World Cup: Details
Australian opener Travis Head could be in a race against time to get fit for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, starting on October 5.
14 Sep 2023
South Africa Cricket Team4th ODI: South Africa seek to level series against Australia
In a must-win game, South Africa will meet Australia in the fourth ODI of the five-match series.
10 Sep 2023
Australian Cricket TeamICC ODI team rankings: Australia dethrone Pakistan at the top
Team Australia has dethroned Pakistan at the top of the ICC ODI team rankings.
10 Sep 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia hammer SA in 2nd ODI, take 2-0 lead: Stats
Australia's 100% record on their tour of South Africa 2023 remained intact as they humbled the hosts by 123 runs in the second ODI at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein.
09 Sep 2023
Tabraiz ShamsiTabraiz Shamsi claims 4/61 versus Australia in 2nd ODI: Stats
South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi was the pick of the bowlers for his side in the second ODI versus Australia at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein.
09 Sep 2023
Australian Cricket TeamMarnus Labuschagne registers ton versus SA, surpasses 1,000 ODI runs
Marnus Labuschagne could well be on his way on the plane to India for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
09 Sep 2023
David WarnerDavid Warner hammers his 20th century in ODI cricket: Stats
Australian senior opener David Warner toyed with the South African bowlers in the second ODI at Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein.
08 Sep 2023
Mitchell MarshKagiso Rabada dismisses Mitchell Marsh for 6th time (international cricket)
Kagiso Rabada dismissed Mitchell Marsh for the sixth time in international cricket.
08 Sep 2023
South Africa Cricket TeamSA vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Gutted hosts seek redemption
Having suffered an agonizing defeat in the series opener, hosts South Africa will aim to settle the scores in the second ODI of the five-match series against Australia.
08 Sep 2023
Australian Cricket TeamConcussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne slams his 7th ODI fifty: Stats
Marnus Labuschagne missed the cut in Australia's 15-member ICC Cricket World Cup squad. However, having been included in the ODI series versus South Africa, the stylish batter had his say in the first encounter.
07 Sep 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAustralia down South Africa in first ODI: Key stats
Australia overcame South Africa in the first ODI of the five-match series. SA posted 222/10, riding on Temba Bavuma's sensational 114.
04 Sep 2023
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa vs Australia, ODIs 2023: Statistical preview
South Africa will fight for redemption as they host visitors Australia in a five-match ODI series, starting on September 7.
07 Aug 2023
ICC Cricket World CupLabuschagne dropped from Australia's preliminary WC squad: Decoding his struggles
Marnus Labuschagne's dream of playing the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in October-November seems shattered as he has not been included in Australia's 18-member preliminary squad for the mega event.
07 Aug 2023
Australian Cricket TeamInjured Pat Cummins to lead Australia in SA, India ODIs
Cricket Australia have announced their preliminary 18-member squad for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup that will be trimmed to 15.
02 Aug 2023
ICC Test RankingsICC Test Rankings: England's Joe Root rises to number two
England batter Joe Root has risen to number two in the latest ICC Test Rankings. Root, who scored 5 and 91 in the final 2023 Ashes Test, is only behind Kane Williamson.
23 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes: Australia retain urn after 4th Test ends in draw
The fourth Ashes 2023 Test ended in a draw, with rain washing out the fifth day's play at Old Trafford, Manchester.
23 Jul 2023
The Ashes4th Ashes Test: Ton-up Labuschagne falls on rain-hit Day 4
Rain played spoilsport on a crucial Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester.
22 Jul 2023
Australian Cricket TeamMarnus Labuschagne: Decoding his Test stats against England
Marnus Labuschagne played a brilliant knock in the second innings of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester.
22 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes 2023, Marnus Labuschagne hammers his 11th Test hundred: Stats
Marnus Labuschagne continued his good form with a fine century on Day four of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester.
21 Jul 2023
The Ashes4th Ashes Test, Day 3: Australia stare at a defeat
England are closing in on a win over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester.
20 Jul 2023
England Cricket TeamAshes, 4th Test, Day 1: Australia compile 299/8; Woakes shines
The opening day of the fourth Ashes Test in Manchester saw some exceptional performances from both teams.
20 Jul 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAshes 4th Test: Marnus Labuschagne clocks his 16th Test fifty
Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne scored a gritty 51-run knock in the first innings against England in the fourth Ashes Test on day 1 in Manchester.
06 Jul 2023
The AshesAshes 2023, 3rd Test: Headingley pitch report and stadium stats
Stakes are incredibly high as England host Australia in the third Ashes Test, starting on Thursday (July 6).
28 Jun 2023
The Ashes2nd Ashes Test, Day 1: Australia in control of proceedings
Australia dominated Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, scoring 339/5 in 83 overs.
28 Jun 2023
Steve SmithThe Ashes: Steve Smith achieves a unique record at Lord's
Steve Smith has become the fourth batter to score four consecutive fifty-plus scores at Lord's in Test cricket.
28 Jun 2023
The AshesAshes 2023: Marnus Labuschagne completes 3,500 Test runs
Australia's batting star Marnus Labuschagne has unlocked yet another milestone on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England.
21 Jun 2023
ICC Test RankingsICC Test Rankings: Joe Root becomes the number one batter
Riding on the back of an unbeaten 118 and 46 in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston against Australia, England's talisman Joe Root has risen to number one in the ICC Test Rankings on Wednesday.
12 Jun 2023
ICC World Test ChampionshipICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Decoding Australia's campaign in numbers
The 2021-23 cycle of the ICC World Test Championship has finally come to an end with Australia being the champions.
11 Jun 2023
The AshesMarnus Labuschagne: Decoding his stats in The Ashes
England are Australia are set to face off in what is hailed as cricket's oldest rivalry, The Ashes.
10 Jun 2023
Australian Cricket TeamWTC Final: India need 444 runs to beat Australia
Australia remain in the driver's seat against India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Their second innings declaration came at 270/8.
09 Jun 2023
Steve SmithDecoding Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne's stellar Test partnership stats
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne have been mainstays for Australia in recent years. The duo registered another 50-plus partnership for the Aussies in the final of the ICC World Test Championship at The Oval.
09 Jun 2023
ICC World Test ChampionshipWTC Final, Day 3: Australia lead India by 296 runs
Australia have a solid 296-run lead against India at stumps on Day 3 in the ICC World Test Championship final at the Kennington Oval on Friday.
22 Mar 2023
Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson rises to number two in ICC Test Rankings
New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has risen to number two in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Batters.
13 Mar 2023
Australian Cricket TeamIND vs AUS: Labuschagne scores first Test fifty in India
Marnus Labuschagne scored his first-ever Test fifty in India as he remained unbeaten on 63* when the fourth Test in Ahmedabad between India and Australia ended in a draw.
09 Feb 2023
Ravichandran Ashwin1st Test: India bowl out Australia (177); Jadeja takes fifer
India bowled out Australia for 177 on Day 1 of the 1st Test at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
09 Feb 2023
India vs Australia CricketIND vs AUS, 1st Test: Marnus Labuschagne slams valiant 49
Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne played a valiant knock on Day 1 of the 1st Test against India at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
04 Jan 2023
Australian Cricket TeamAUS vs SA: Khawaja, Labuschagne put hosts in driving seat
Australia managed 147/2 (47) on Day 1 of the 3rd Test against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
04 Jan 2023
South Africa Cricket TeamMarnus Labuschagne slams his 14th Test fifty: Key stats
Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne smashed his 14th Test half-century in the ongoing third and final Test versus South Africa.
14 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket TeamICC Test Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne equals Virat Kohli's career-high rating
Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne has consolidated his position as the top-ranked Test batter.
11 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket TeamDominant Australia demolish West Indies to clinch series 2-0: Stats
Australia thrashed West Indies by 419 runs in the second and final Test to clinch the series 2-0.
09 Dec 2022
West Indies Cricket TeamAUS vs WI, 2nd Test: Hosts declare; Chanderpaul leads fightback
Australia declared their innings on a mammoth 511/7 against West Indies on Day 2 of the 2nd Test (Day/Night) at the Adelaide Oval.
09 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket TeamMarnus Labuschagne becomes joint-second-fastest to complete 3,000 Test runs: Stats
Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne has added another feather to his hat as he has completed 3,000 runs in Test cricket.
08 Dec 2022
West Indies Cricket TeamAUS vs WI, D/N Test: Labuschagne, Head centuries dictate play
Australia dominated the scenes versus West Indies on Day 1 of the second Test at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
08 Dec 2022
Travis HeadAUS vs WI: Travis Head slams his 5th Test century
Australian batter Travis Head slammed a terrific century in the ongoing second Test versus West Indies at the Adelaide Oval.
08 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket TeamMarnus Labuschagne scripts history with third successive Test century
Australia's batting sensation Marnus Labuschagne notched his third successive century during the second Test against West Indies.
07 Dec 2022
Joe RootLabuschagne goes atop ICC Test Rankings, Root drops down
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has displaced former England skipper Joe Root as the top-ranked Test batter.
04 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket TeamDecoding Marnus Labuschagne's stellar Test numbers at home
Marnus Labuschagne smashed twin centuries as Australia thrashed West Indies by 164 runs in the opener of the two-match Test series in Perth.
04 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket TeamAll-round Australia thrash West Indies in first Test: Key stats
Australia defeated West Indies by 164 runs in the opener of the two-match Test series at the Perth Stadium.
03 Dec 2022
Kraigg BrathwaiteAUS vs WI: Brathwaite leads the fight after Labuschagne's heroics
Kraigg Brathwaite slammed his 11th century in the ongoing first Test versus Australia in Perth to lead West Indies' fightback.
03 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket TeamMarnus Labuschagne scripts history with a ton in second innings
Marnus Labuschagne slammed another ton in the ongoing first Test between Australia and West Indies in Perth.
01 Dec 2022
Australian Cricket Team1st Test: Australia declare on 598/4; Smith, Labuschagne score double-centuries
Double-centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Steven Smith powered Australia past 500 on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against West Indies in Perth.
01 Dec 2022
West Indies Cricket TeamMarnus Labuschagne clocks his second Test double century: Key stats
Marnus Labuschagne clocked his second Test double century during the opener of the two-match series against West Indies.
01 Dec 2022
Steve SmithSteve Smith slams 29th Test century: Key stats
Steve Smith smashed his 29th Test century during the series opener between Australia and West Indies.
30 Nov 2022
West Indies Cricket TeamAUS vs WI, 1st Test: Australia compile 293/2; Labuschagne dazzles
Scintillating knocks from Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, and Steven Smith put Australia in the driving seat on Day 1 of the 1st Test against West Indies in Perth.
30 Nov 2022
West Indies Cricket TeamAustralia's Marnus Labuschagne slams his eighth Test century: Key stats
Marnus Labuschagne brought up his eighth Test century during the opener of the two-match series against West Indies.
19 Nov 2022
Mitchell MarshMitchell Marsh slams his 13th ODI fifty: Key stats
Mitchell Marsh smashed his 13th ODI fifty during the second ODI against England.
11 Sep 2022
New Zealand Cricket TeamAustralia's Steven Smith slams his 12th ODI ton: Key stats
Australia's Steven Smith hammered a 131-ball 105 against New Zealand in the third ODI on Sunday.
11 Jul 2022
Steve SmithSri Lanka thrash Australia, level Test series 1-1: Key stats
Sri Lanka claimed an emphatic win by an innings and 39 runs over Australia in the second and decisive Test in Galle on Monday.
08 Jul 2022
Steve SmithSL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Labuschagne, Smith hundreds floor hosts
Australia rode on centuries from Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to dictate Day 1 proceedings of the second Test in Galle.
08 Jul 2022
Australian Cricket TeamMarnus Labuschagne hammers 7th Test century, surpasses 2,500 runs
Australian cricket team star batter Marnus Labuschagne smashed a superb century on Day 1 of the second Test versus Sri Lanka in Galle.
22 Dec 2021
Joe RootICC Test Rankings: Marnus Labuschagne becomes number one batter
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has dethroned Joe Root in the latest ICC Test Rankings.
20 Dec 2021
Cricket NewsAshes: Australia win Adelaide Test, remain unbeaten in Day/Night Tests
Australia have beaten England in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
19 Dec 2021
Australia vs England CricketAshes, Adelaide Test (D/N): Australia on the cusp of victory
Australia are on the cusp of a second consecutive victory in the 2021/22 Ashes at the Adelaide Oval (Day/Night).
19 Dec 2021
Test CricketThe Ashes: Decoding the key stats of Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne has been in top form in the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 series.
17 Dec 2021
Australia vs England CricketThe Ashes, Adelaide Test (D/N): England trail by 456 runs
Australia outplayed England on Day 2 of the ongoing 2nd Ashes Test (Day/Night) at the Adelaide Oval.
17 Dec 2021
Cricket NewsAshes 2021/22: Marnus Labuschagne slams his sixth Test ton
Australian top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne has slammed his sixth hundred in Test cricket.