Marnus Labuschagne became the first batter to score 1,000 runs in Day-Night Test matches, achieving the milestone with a brilliant 65-run innings for Australia in the 2nd Ashes Test at The Gabba, Brisbane. (Image Credit: X/ @weRcricket)
Australia's No. 3 batter, Marnus Labuschagne, achieved yet another milestone as he became the first player to score 1,000 runs in Day-Night Test matches. That reputation for consistency, technique, and composure at the crease has seen Labuschagne become a firm fixture among the ranks of the best current Test batters going around.
Labuschagne reached the 1,000-run landmark during the 2nd Test of The Ashes 2025-26 between Australia and England at The Gabba in Brisbane. The right-handed batter scored 65 runs off 77 balls, batting in the first innings before getting out, to help Australia reach 209/3, currently in the second session of the second day of the test match.
Labuschagne's 65-run innings steadied the Australian reply after early breakthroughs. The right-hander played a very composed strokeplay, which included 9 fours and 1 six. He kept the run rate going to help Australia keep the momentum. This innings brought him personal glory but also reinforced his role as Australia's backbone in the top order.
Marnus now leads the all-time list of highest run scorers in Day-Night Tests:
| Runs | Player |
|---|---|
| 1,000+ | Marnus Labuschagne |
| 827* | Steve Smith |
| 753 | David Warner |
| 752 | Travis Head |
| 639 | Joe Root |
Australia dominates the list, with Joe Root standing out as a top international contributor.
This is the 2nd Test at The Gabba as part of the Ashes 2025-26 series. England first batted and posted 334 all out, with Joe Root leading from the front with 138* not out.
Australia, in their response, are at 209/3 in the middle of the second session of play on the second day of the test match, while Labuschagne got out after anchoring the innings along with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald.
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