AUS vs WI: Currently the #1 Test batter, Australia's Marnus Labuschagne has smashed yet another record with his 3rd consecutive 100+ score in Tests, as he became the joint 2nd fastest batter to reach 3000 runs after Sir Don Bradman.

While Don Bradman reached this landmark in just 33 innings, Marnus Labuschagne achieved this feat in 51 innings while batting against West Indies in the day-night 2nd Test at Adelaide. Labuschagne scored 163 runs before he was dismissed by part-time keeper/seamer Devon Thomas, and also etched a humongous 297-run partnership for the 4th wicket with Travis Head. 

Marnus Labuschagne becomes the joint-second fastest batter to 3000 Test runs, only behind Don Bradman.

Fastest to 3000 Test runs (innings):

33 - Bradman
51 - Labuschagne/Everton Weekes
52 - H Sutcliffe/Brian Lara
54 - R Harvey/Viv Richards
55 - Garry Sobers/Virender Sehwag

— Bleh (@rishabh2209420) December 9, 2022

Labuschagne has now tied for the 2nd fastest to 3000 Test runs along with former West Indies batter Sir Everton Weekes, who also achieved this feat in 51 innings. 

While talking about the match, Australia are at 465/6 in the 2nd session of play on Day 2, with Alex Carey (11*) and Michael Neser (8*) at the crease. Earlier, Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss & opted to bat first against West Indies in the 2nd Test. This match is being played at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.