ENG vs AUS 2024: Marnus Labuschagne achieves a unique accomplishment, becoming the first player to do so in the history of ODI

Marnus Labuschagne, an Australian batter, made history lately as Australia defeated England handily in the opening One-Day International of their five-match series. In the September 19 encounter at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

In one ODI encounter, the 30-year-old made history by becoming the first player to score fifty runs, take three wickets, and make more than three catches. This performance was a major factor in the tourists’ seven-wicket victory and 1-0 series advantage. In his first over, Labuschagne struck with the ball in his hand.

He caught and bowled Ben Duckett for ninety-five, preventing him from making a century. In response, the Australian sacked Jofra Archer and Harry Brook in a similar manner. With four vital catches made with his safe hands, Labuschagne helped to demolish England for 315 in 49.4 overs.

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The right-hand batter came to the crease after Cameron Green was removed, and he performed a supporting role with the bat at first. But in the 37th over, he struck two fours and a six after quickly settling into a groove. At that point in the match, the visitor’s pursuit got easy.

 Marnus Labuschagne accomplished something that had never been done in 50-over cricket previously

As Australia easily won with six overs remaining, Labuschagne concluded with an undefeated 77* and brilliantly supported Travis Head’s stunning 154* not out. It was reported by Captain Mitchell Marsh that Labuschagne’s bowling was used because of injuries. Marsh also cited the Australian camp’s serenity as a major contributing element to their success.

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“I wish I could take the credit, but this was an imposed change. We believed that slowing down the pace was the best option for us as the innings progressed. We have a few young males here, so I thought it was fantastic to see everyone in the group so calmly. Additionally, there seems to be some illness circulating among the camp. At the post-match presentation, he stated, “We hope we can keep winning and we have a lot of faith in the people out here.”