Australia star hitter Marnus Labuschagne was flying. Wherever in the outfield on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. On Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia’s star batter Marnus Labuschagne was flying everywhere in the outfield. Khaya Zondo was bowled out by Mitchell Starc after Labuschagne. The top-ranked batter in Test cricket made a stunning catch at cover.
In the first session, the 28-year-old hit Dean Elgar directly to give him orders to follow. Elgar attempted to close a solitary Starc’s conveyance yet Labuschagne. Who was sent at the cover, and nailed an immediate hit to excuse the South Africa commander? After Australia shattered its fragile top order, South Africa mounted a brave comeback.
At tea, the Proteas were 144/5, led by a spirited 77-run partnership between Kyle Verreynne (not out for 40) and Marco Jansen (not out for 38). Elgar, who completed 5,000 Test runs, and the experienced Temba Bavuma were out in the final few minutes of the session, shocking South Africa just before lunch. They were in trouble at 58-4, making it difficult for the inexperienced middle order.
Due to a stunning diving catch at covers by Labuschagne. Zondo was out in the fifth over after lunch for five. Australia had decided to bowl after winning the toss. On a hostile and green Gabba pitch in Brisbane last week. The hosts prevailed by six wickets in two days to win the first of three Tests. Before the beginning of the match, Australia’s men’s Test Player of the Year grant was renamed in Shane Warne’s distinction as recognitions were paid to the late twist lord at the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.