WTC Final 2023 | How Has Marnus Labuschagne Performed At The Oval?

image-liiodkyjMarnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith in Test cricket (Twitter)

Marnus Labuschagne arguably has been world's best number 3 batter in Test cricket for last few years now. He has grown into Australia's leading batter and has played a big role in Australia's success in recent times. His gritty performances in the 2019 Ashes caught the eyes of the cricketing world and the Queensland lad has grown from strength to strength from thereon. Labuschagne has scored 3394 runs in 37 Tests and has an average of 57.52 with 10 centuries.

Now, with WTC Final coming up at the Oval, Labuschagne has geared up for the ultimate Test with a productive stint for Glamorgan in County cricket. He has scored 504 runs in 8 innings with two centuries and is one of the biggest threat for India in the WTC Final. 

Test played by Marnus Labuschagne at the Oval (Kennington Oval)

Marnus Labuschagne has played just one Test match at the oval in the 2019 Ashes. He scored 48 runs in the first innings and 12 in the second innings. He was a young player at that time and now with the experience he has gained over the years, Marnus would be backing himself to come good.

Which bowlers got the better of Marnus Labuschagne at the Oval?

Archer dismissed Marnus when he was set in the first innings at the Oval and then Leach got the better of him in the second innings. So, in WTC Final, Indian spinners can trouble Marnus Labuschagne and if pacers can bowl in the corridor of uncertainty, around off stump consistently, Labuschagne can face some problems.

Marnus Labuschagne vs India

Marnus Labuschagne has a good record against India and has scored 708 runs in 9 Tests. He has an average of 47.20 with one century and three fifties. 

Marnus Labuschagne in England

Marnus Labuschagne has played four Test matches in England and has scored four fifties as well. All those Tests were in 2019 Ashes and with County experience of almost five years under his belt now, Labuschagne is well-equipped to excel in English conditions.

How will Marnus Labuschagne perform in the WTC final?

Marnus Labuschagne has both skills and stats on his side ahead of the WTC final and there is a high possibility of Australian number 3, delivering a knockout punch in this WTC final.