Marnus Labuschagne bids adieu to 2023 World Cup final bat
What's the story
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne seems to have retired the bat he used in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final against India. The willow helped him score an unbeaten 58 as Australia claimed their sixth World Cup title. Australia chased down 241 against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Labuschagne shared the latest picture of his bat on social media.
Twitter Post
Labuschagne retires his iconic bat
Think it’s finally time to retire the World Cup final bat 🥲 pic.twitter.com/X7123Vt8vT
— Marnus Labuschagne (@marnus3cricket) August 12, 2024
Knock
Labuschagne's heroics from 2023 WC final
A meticulous knock from Labuschagne helped Australia win the 2023 World Cup final against India. Labuschagne slammed an unbeaten 58 (110) as Australia successfully chased down 241. While he played second fiddle, Travis Head starred with a record-breaking ton. Notably, Australia were down to 47/3 at one stage. Labuschagne recorded the third-highest unbeaten score for Australia in World Cup finals.
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Labuschagne didn't make the provisional squad
It is worth noting that Labuschagne was left out of Australia's provisional squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup. He later earned the coveted berth on the back of his solid form. Labuschagne mattered for Australia in the big final.
Numbers
Australia's mainstay batter in Test cricket
Labuschagne has been Australia's mainstay batter in Test cricket. In 50 Tests, he has scored 4,114 runs at a remarkable average of 49.56. His tally in the longest format includes 11 tons and 20 half-centuries. Labuschagne is yet to prove himself in whit-ball cricket. He has 1,656 runs to his name in 52 ODIs, including two tons.