Marnus Labuschagne made history by becoming the first cricketer ever to record 50-plus runs, take three wickets, and claim four catches in a single One-Day International (ODI) match.
He achieved this remarkable feat during Australia’s first ODI against England at Nottingham.
He scored a rapid 77* off 61 balls, with a strike rate of 126.22, including 7 fours and 2 sixes.
He took 3 wickets for 34 runs in 6 overs, dismissing Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, and Jofra Archer.
He took 4 catches, contributing to the dismissals of Duckett, Brook, Jacob Bethell, and Adil Rashid.
England, after opting to bat, were in a strong position at 213/2 thanks to a 95 from opener Ben Duckett and a 62 from Will Jacks. However, they collapsed, losing their last eight wickets for just 102 runs, ending at 315 all out. Labuschagne and Adam Zampa (3/49) were the standout bowlers, with spinners accounting for nine of the ten wickets.
Travis Head stole the show with an unbeaten 154* off 129 balls (20 fours, 5 sixes), forming a decisive 148-run partnership with Labuschagne, as Australia chased down the target in just 44 overs, winning by seven wickets.
Labuschagne’s all-round brilliance, combined with Head’s batting dominance, gave Australia a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Though Head was awarded the Player of the Match for his century, Labuschagne’s unprecedented all-round display stood out as a historic performance.
