Marnus Labuschagne completes 4,500 Test runs: Dissecting his stats
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Marnus Labuschagne has reached a major milestone in the ongoing second Ashes Test against England at The Gabba, Brisbane. The right-handed batter went past 4,500 runs in Test cricket. Labuschagne entered the game, requiring just five runs to attain the landmark. Over 2,900 of his runs have come in home Tests. Here are the key stats.
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Labuschagne boasts 11 Test tons
As per ESPNcricinfo, Labuschagne reached the 4,500-run mark in his 60th Test appearance as he averages over 46 in the format. The right-handed batter has scored 11 centuries and 24 half-centuries in his career so far. His highest score in this format is an impressive 215 runs. Notably, Labuschagne became just the 24th Australian to complete this milestone.
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An average of 56-plus in home Tests
Playing his 34th Test at home, Labuschagne has scored over 2,940 runs at an average of over 56. Nine of his 11 tons have come Down Under (50s: 16). His average comes down to 37.64 in away games, where he has scored 1,393 runs from 22 matches. In four neutral matches, he has managed just 187 runs at 23.37.
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Over 1,100 runs in Ashes
Meanwhile, Labuschagne has enjoyed tackling England bowlers in whites. He raced past 1,100 runs in 16 Ashes Tests against the Brits at a 42-plus average. The tally includes eight fifties and a couple of tons. The opener of the ongoing series marked Labuschagne's Test return. He celebrated the occasion with a match-winning 51* in the fourth innings.