Marnus Labuschagne has carried his form from last year into 2020 as the 25-year-old scored his maiden Test double hundred on Day 2 of the 3rd Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The feat came off a thick outside edge from de Grandhomme’s full-length delivery but it mattered very little for the right-handed batsmen as the ball raced to the fence and he achieved this elusive milestone. This was a very special moment for the batsman as his family was watching from the stands when he brought the entire SCG crowd to their feet. Australia Vs New Zealand, Cricket Score 3rd Test Match. 

Marnus Labuschagne was the only batsmen to score more than 1,000 runs in Test cricket in 2019 and has continued his spectacular scoring touch in 2020 as he reached his first Test double-century against the Black Caps. The 25-year-old dominated the Kiwis bowling right from the moment he came on to the pitch and on Day 1 stitched up a 156-run stand for the fourth wicket with Steven Smith. Labuschagne paced his innings beautifully which included 19 fours and one massive six and has put the Australian side in a dominating position in this match. The right-handed-batsmen has shown all his class in these two days and will be looking to pile even more misery on a tired New Zealand bowling attack. Marnus Labuschagne Hits First International Century of 2020, Achieves Feat During AUS vs NZ 3rd Test.

Maiden Test Double Hundred

Australia are once again in a commanding position in this series as they look to complete a clean-sweep over the Black Caps. New Zealand are without their captain Kane Williamson for this match, so senior players like Ross Taylor and Tom Latham need to step up if they want to get anything out of this clash.

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