Marnus Labuschagne achieves unique feat in a single ODI match
Australian batter, Marnus Labuschagne recently registered his name in the history books during Australia’s commanding victory over England in the first ODI of their five-match series. The match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, on September 19, saw Labuschagne achieve a feat never before accomplished in 50-over cricket.
The 30-year-old became the first player to score a half-century, claim three wickets, and take more than three catches in a single ODI match. This performance played a crucial role in the tourist’s seven-wicket win, and taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Labuschagne with the ball in hand, struck in his very first over.
He denied Ben Duckett a century with a caught and bowled dismissal for 95. The Aussie followed this up by similarly removing Harry Brook and later dismissed Jofra Archer as well. Labuschagne’s safe hands saw him take four crucial catches, which resulted in dismantling England to 315 in 49.4 overs.
