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 Cup

Marnus 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.

Marnus 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.

3rd 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 Head

Travis 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.

4th 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.

ICC ODI team rankings: Australia dethrone Pakistan at the top

Team Australia has dethroned Pakistan at the top of the ICC ODI team rankings.

Australia 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 Shamsi

Tabraiz 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.

Marnus 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 Warner

David 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 Marsh

Kagiso Rabada dismisses Mitchell Marsh for 6th time (international cricket)

Kagiso Rabada dismissed Mitchell Marsh for the sixth time in international cricket.

SA 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.

Concussion 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.

Australia 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.

South 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 Cup

Labuschagne 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.

Injured 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 Rankings

ICC 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 Ashes

Ashes: 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 Ashes

4th 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.

Marnus 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 Ashes

Ashes 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 Ashes

4th 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 Team

Ashes, 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.

Ashes 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 Ashes

Ashes 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 Ashes

2nd 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 Smith

The 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 Ashes

Ashes 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 Rankings

ICC 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.

ICC 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 Ashes

Marnus 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.

WTC 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 Smith

Decoding 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.

WTC 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 Williamson

Kane 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.

IND 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 Ashwin

1st 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.

IND 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.

AUS 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).

Marnus 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.

ICC 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.

Dominant 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.

AUS 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.

Marnus 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.

AUS 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 Head

AUS 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.

Marnus 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 Root

Labuschagne 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.

Decoding 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.

All-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 Brathwaite

AUS 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.

Marnus 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.

1st 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.

Marnus 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 Smith

Steve Smith slams 29th Test century: Key stats

Steve Smith smashed his 29th Test century during the series opener between Australia and West Indies.

AUS 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.

Australia'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 Marsh

Mitchell Marsh slams his 13th ODI fifty: Key stats

Mitchell Marsh smashed his 13th ODI fifty during the second ODI against England.

Australia'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 Smith

Sri 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 Smith

SL 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.

Marnus 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 Root

ICC 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 News

Ashes: Australia win Adelaide Test, remain unbeaten in Day/Night Tests

Australia have beaten England in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Ashes, 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 Cricket

The Ashes: Decoding the key stats of Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne has been in top form in the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 series.

The 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 News

Ashes 2021/22: Marnus Labuschagne slams his sixth Test ton

Australian top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne has slammed his sixth hundred in Test cricket.

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