The Australian national cricket team are currently taking on the West Indies cricket team in the first of the two-match Test series. The Test opener is being held at Perth Stadium in Perth.
Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat first and the decision to bat first turned out to be a masterstroke for the hosts. Australia were quite comfortable batting in their familiar conditions as opposed to West Indies’ bowlers who found it hostile as they found it literally tough to take wickets.
The likes of Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith took the game away from the visitors by mounting pressure on the Caribbeans. The duo succeeded in scoring most part of the runs against the visitors as Australia posted 598/4 and declared the innings.
Marnus Labuschagne told Jason Holder ‘Oh Jason that’s a delicious ball’
Marnus Labuschagne top-scored with 204 runs off 350 balls with the help of 20 fours and a six. On the other hand, Steve Smith remained unbeaten on 200* off 311 balls including 16 fours.
Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed by West Indies’ captain Kraigg Brathwaite in the first ball of the 119th over. During his stay at the crease, the right-handed batter played the game with full spirit as he credited the opposition bowlers as well.
On Day 1 of the first Test, Marnus Labuschagne credited Jayden Seales by saying, “You’ve won the over” because the latter bowled incredibly well and Marnus got away with two fortunate boundaries.
Apart from that, he clearly struggled and which is why he complimented the bowler right away. Meanwhile, on Day 2, Marnus was seen praising Jason Holder for bowling a gem of a delivery.
The incident happened during the first ball of the 90th over when Marnus was batting on 153. The right-handed batter was literally taken aback by the sheer pace of Jason Holder as he failed to get a connection with the bat.
Soon after missing the ball, Marnus Labuschagne told Jason Holder ‘Oh Jason that’s a delicious ball’ and the video clip of the same went viral on social media.
Twitter Reacts:
He's going to be a legendary commentator too😂 https://t.co/bWMLYHZak1
— RaHuL🥀🇦🇷 (@rahul14_02) December 1, 2022
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Absolutely love this 😂 https://t.co/WWJGvXg2Qy
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This brah is funny man 😂😂😂 https://t.co/SzrVRe56Gv
— Daemon Targaryen (@CASHMANIA14) December 1, 2022
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We gave the nickname of Mr Cricket too early 😂😂 it’s made for Marnus https://t.co/jIittVGPw6
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Lovely😂 labus❤ https://t.co/1HMidU2tfC
— Aadalarasan (@Aadal_vj_msd) December 1, 2022
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That’s also me watching an ordinary game of cricket 😆 https://t.co/e5AitKwe61
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Lmfaooo! It swing yf still https://t.co/yifo1oKLSu
— #RepublicBeach | Dec. 17th (@iRealPedro) December 1, 2022
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Lol this guy must be a dream to bat with! https://t.co/cLWlyFF1hE
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How’s he not nicked that 🥴.
Test match cricket is back x https://t.co/XZZaDIZnvH
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