‘Master class under pressure’ – Fans react as Marnus Labuschagne powers Australia to victory over South Africa in 1st ODI
Marnus Labuschagne (Source: Twitter)
Australia recorded a thrilling win against South Africa in their first ODI match on 7 September at Bloemfontein, South Africa. Australia invited South Africa to bat first on their home and they put a decent total on the board of 222 runs. With early wickets, Australia’s top order collapsed and the middle order couldn’t make much of a difference on the scoreboard.
A blessing in disguise came for Australia as their star player Cameron Green had to retire hurt as he got hit with a bouncer on his ear. Marnus Labuschagne walked in place of Green and won the game for Australia. Labuschagne scored 80 runs off 93 deliveries by hitting 4 fours with a strike rate of 86.02, which led Australia to victory.
“Lost few wickets early on, certainly showed some intent. Played without fear and we got lucky, great that Marnus played that way and got us over the line. He is the perfect man to come and do the job. One great thing about Marnus is that he gives it his all. Four games to go in the series. We bowled really well, it is a great Australian win”, said Mitchell Marsh while appreciating Marnus Labuschagne.
Marnus Labuschagne on his ODI Performance
“What a rollercoaster. It’s a strange thing, my mom was adamant last night I’ll play but I told her I’m not in the team. I’ve had some weird things happen with concussions. I’ve been disappointed with how I played one day cricket, I felt like I really needed to improve and didn’t have the pressure last night going to bed, nice it all came together”, said Marnus Labuschagne.
“I was so impressed with him, he stayed calm and waited for the balls in the right areas to open the game after they bowled so well” said Marnus Labuschagne on Ashton Agar’s striking performance.
Marnus Labuschagne was further asked whether he can still make the ODI World Cup squad, to which he replied, “That’s not my job, whatever happens is out of my control but I’m very happy to get over the line today. Feels special, the support I’ve had from my family, my mom and my grandmom were there even though I wasn’t playing, and the support I get from South African fans whenever I come here is amazing.”
Look how the fans reacted:
That's how number 1 team play. Clutch innings by Labuschagne and Agar
— Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB) September 7, 2023
That's some innings from him pic.twitter.com/RXWnIQojrL
— Ash (@Ashsay_) September 7, 2023
It was 113/7 and they are still 223/7.
— Anas (@Anoss06) September 7, 2023
Marnus Labuschagne as a concussion substitute is the most lethal thing in Cricket. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/II6SBy3yhf
— The CrickFun (@TheCrickFun) September 7, 2023
How could they have even 8 wickets down when Aus won the match by 3 wickets
— Pranjal Deka (@pranjalslash) September 7, 2023
Australia won when they needed 110 runs and had just 3 wickets in hand, India even can't imagine to win in such situations with our current lower order batsmen
— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) September 7, 2023
MARNUS LABUSCHAGNE deserve to be in World Cup Squad
— Anshu Chauhan (@chauhandwarrior) September 7, 2023
If I borrow anything from Aussies , it will be their will to win and perform under pressure
— Chatur (@ChaturGPT) September 7, 2023
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