Marnus Labuschagne becomes first ever cricketer to score 1,000 runs in day-night Tests

Australia cricketer Marnus Labuschagne achieved a massive landmark on Day 2 (Friday, December 5) of the second Test match against England at the Gabba in Brisbane during the ongoing Ashes 2025-26 series. The right-handed batter became the first cricketer to score over 1,000 runs in day-night Test matches.

England posted a total of 334 in the first innings. Zak Crawley scored 76 and Joe Root smashed an unbeaten 138. The visiting team went into the field expecting to build pressure with the ball. However, the home team arrived with a clear plan and executed it well to counter England’s hopes of taking early control.

Marnus Labuschagne Becomes First Ever Cricketer to Score 1,000 Runs in Day-Night Tests

Australia recovered well after Travis Head’s early dismissal. Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne added 69 runs for the second wicket. Weatherald scored 72 from 78 balls before being dismissed, and Labuschagne reached his half-century.

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During his knock, Labuschagne created history by becoming the first player to score over 1,000 runs in day-night Test matches. He began the Gabba Test with 958 pink-ball runs, already the highest in the format, and crossed the four-figure mark in just his 16th innings.

The right-handed batter has smashed four centuries and four fifties, with an average of over 63. Steve Smith is in second place with 815 runs, followed by David Warner and Travis Head. Joe Root is the highest non-Australian on the list with 639 runs.

Labuschagne was dropped from the Australian Test team but earned a recall following impressive performances in domestic cricket. He scored 60 runs across both innings in the opening Test in Perth, where Australia secured an eight-wicket victory.

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Marnus Labuschagne Completes 4,500 Test Runs

Marnus Labuschagne also completed 4,500 Test runs during the first innings. He needed only five runs at the start of the match and has scored most of his runs in home conditions, where he has been dominant.

According to ESPNcricinfo, he reached the landmark in his 60th Test at an average above 46. He has smashed 11 centuries and 25 half-centuries, with a highest score of 215. The batter is only the 24th Australian to achieve this feat.

In 34 Tests in Australia, he has scored over 2,940 runs at an average above 56, with nine centuries and 17 half-centuries. However, he has struggled in away conditions with an average of 37.64 from 22 away Tests, while he has managed 187 runs across four matches at 23.37 in neutral venues.

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