Marnus Labuschagne Sets Twitter On Fire By Scoring Stunning Double Century In Sydney

There is absolutely no stopping Marnus Labuschagne at the moment right now. The Australia batting sensation, who was following Steve Smith’s footsteps not very long ago, has now emerged as his country’s most reliable and consistent batsman this season.

And the right-handed batsman, on Saturday, capped off a remarkable summer to remember with a double ton in the ongoing third Test against New Zealand in Sydney. He went past his previous best score of 185 before bringing up against New Zealand his maiden Test double century, which came off 346 balls.

He was eventually out for 215 off 363 balls. Marnus Labuschagne now has a greater Test average than fellow run machine Smith (62.84). The batting sensation now averages a stunning 63.63, although he has played only 14 Tests so far. But in those 14 Tests, he has proved he can be the man for Australia in the coming years.

He has not looked back since replacing Smith in the Lord’s Test as a concussion substitute. He hit four consecutive fifties in the Ashes before scoring three tons on the trot in the ongoing home season. It was followed by scores of 50, 63 and 19 before he scored his career-best 215.

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Overall, the 25-year-old has made four tons this season on his way to a whopping 837 runs at 119.57. That is the most runs scored by an Australian in a five-Test summer, surpassing Neil Harvey’s 834 in 1952-53.

His double century is the third time he has gone past 150, doing so in just 22 Test innings. Only Don Bradman (15) and Harvey (10) achieved that feat quicker. Marnus Labuschagne jumped 106 spots on the ICC rankings to No.4 in the space of 12 months and looks set to gain even more when the rankings will be released again. He also finished 2019 as the highest run-scorer in Tests.

His knock has put Australia in a strong position as they look to whitewash their Trans-Tasman rivals. The hosts finished their innings on 454. Meanwhile, Twitter was quick to hail Marnus Labuschagne for his stunning knock.

Here are some of the reactions:

Marnus Labuschagne’s Test batting average has just gone past Steve Smith’s #AUSvNZ

— Adam Burnett (@AdamBurnett09) January 3, 2020

Marnus Labuschagne has basically batted for the entire school holidays and I think it’s about time Mum or Dad stepped in.

— Russell Jackson (@rustyjacko) January 4, 2020

Marnus Labuschagne has basically batted for the entire school holidays and I think it’s about time Mum or Dad stepped in.

— Russell Jackson (@rustyjacko) January 4, 2020

Marnus Labuschagne
Whoever thought that this lad was the RIGHT substitute for Steve Smith at that moment of crisis is a genius.
Of course, most credit goes to the lad himself for the way he developed himself so well, both cricket-wise & temperamentally.

— Jose Puliampatta (@JosePuliampatta) January 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/rickynixontoot/status/1212961423866777600

HE'S GOT THE DOUBLE!

Amazing innings, Marnus Labuschagne! ?#AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/ZnXyPKrdOx

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 4, 2020

The greatest contribution of a concussion substitute to the game of cricket -Marnus Labuschagne

— shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) January 3, 2020

Marnus Labuschagne is making sure he performs as long as people don't learn to pronounce his name correctly.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 3, 2020

Scoring 150+ 3 times in an Aussie Test summer

1928-29 – Wally Hammond
1931-32 – Don Bradman
1936-37 – Don Bradman
2003-04 – Ricky Ponting
2019-20 – MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE#cricket pic.twitter.com/wiC8Jkz66q

— Muhammad Noman (@Nomancricket29) January 4, 2020

Great moment for Marnus Labuschagne's parents!

They would be so proud of their son.#AUSvNZ #AUSvsNZ pic.twitter.com/xAijAcUgBs

— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog) January 4, 2020

1st 200 In

1990s – Graham Gooch
2000s – Justin Langer
2010s – Ricky Ponting
2020s – Marnus labuschagne*#AUSvsNZ pic.twitter.com/3P3goomNk8

— ?????? (@Shebas_10dulkar) January 4, 2020

Marnus Labuschagne’s Test batting average has just gone past Steve Smith’s #AUSvNZ

— Adam Burnett (@AdamBurnett09) January 3, 2020

Marnus Labuschagne: what a superlative performance! Without it, your team would be in a spot of bother. #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/YdsuL1YCF6

— Michael Appleton (@michelappleton) January 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/dundee_24/status/1213310195763335168

Test Batting Average :

Marnus Labuschagne : 66.48
Steven Smith : 62.84

Legendary Stuff ?#AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/gfcz9DuwyB

— Haamid Yuvan (@haamidyuvan) January 4, 2020

Marnus Labuschagne. Remember the name. Pronounce it right. 'Cause this lad is here to stay. Stylish, compact and with technique that is top notch, here is a maestro in the making.#AUSvNZ #MarnusLabuschagne #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/2Cz1clgV40

— Jay Vasudevan (@NookAndABook) January 4, 2020

The new Run Machine for Australia in Test Cricket…Marnus Labuschagne pic.twitter.com/VuVVgUMiQW

— Parag Kinikar (@kinikar_parag) January 4, 2020