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Marnus Labuschagne just smashed another century for Queensland, proving he's in incredible domestic form. This was his third ton in just four innings across different formats. Despite this hot streak, he was recently dropped from Australia's ODI squad due to poor international performances. With the Ashes approaching, he's clearly using domestic cricket to fight his way back into national team contention.

Key Points: Marnus Labuschagne Hits Third Queensland Ton After ODI Snub

  • Scored 91-ball 105 with eight fours and two sixes as Queensland captain
  • Second-highest run-getter in One Day Cup with 237 runs in three innings
  • Dropped from ODI squad after poor international form averaging under 30
  • Third century in four innings including 160 in Sheffield Shield match
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Marnus Labuschagne scores his third ton for Queensland

Labuschagne smashes 105 for Queensland in One Day Cup, continuing domestic dominance despite recent ODI exclusion and international century drought.

"Labuschagne is without a century in his past 49 international matches - Article"

Brisbane, October 9

Australia's batter Marnus Labuschagne continued his scorching run of form in domestic cricket following the ODI snub, smashing his second century of the One Day Cup against Tasmania on Thursday.

During the match against Tasmania, Labuschagne, captaining the Queensland side, smashed a 91-ball 105, with eight fours and two sixes, with a strike rate of over 115.

It was his century, and quality knocks from Jack Clayton (64 in 51 balls, with seven fours and a six) and Matt Renshaw (38 in 35 balls, with three fours and two sixes) took his side to 311 runs, which Tasmania chased down due to fiery knocks of Caleb Jewell (79 in 76 balls, with 13 fours), Tim Ward (105 in 96 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and Jordan Silk (85* in 61 balls, with nine fours and a six).

During the ongoing One Day Cup, Labuschagne is the second-highest run-getter with 237 runs in three innings at an average of 79.00, with two centuries, with 130 coming against Victoria.

Having not registered even a half-century in his last 10 ODI innings and scoring just 138 runs with best score of 47, Labuschagne was dropped from ODI squad for three matches at home against India from October 19 onwards.

Recently on Monday, this elegant right-hander had also scored a brilliant 160 in his side's Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania and the latest ton is his third in four innings.

Labuschagne is without a century in his past 49 international matches, having scored just 12 fifties in 57 innings at an average of less than 30.

His form has been even worse in red-ball cricket, with his last Test century coming against England back in July 2023. Since then, he has been able to muster just 668 runs in 16 matches and 30 innings at an average of 24.74, with seven fifties and a best score of 90. While he was selected for the West Indies tour this year for the Test matches, he did not get to play a single match.

With the first ball of the home Ashes to be bowled on November 21 at Perth, Labuschagne would be aiming to continue with his domestic grind, score truckload of runs to earn back his place in the team.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Domestic form is one thing, but international cricket is completely different pressure. He needs to prove himself against quality bowling attacks like India's when he gets another chance.
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Aditya G
Scoring centuries in domestic cricket but failing internationally shows the mental aspect of the game. Hope he works on his temperament - that's what separates good players from great ones.
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Sarah B
As an Australian living in India, it's frustrating to see such talent not converting domestic success to international level. The ODI snub was justified given his recent stats.
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Kavya N
Three centuries in four innings is no joke! 🔥 Hope he gets back in form before the Ashes. Would be great to see competitive cricket between Australia and England.
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Michael C
The stats speak for themselves - average of 24.74 in Tests since his last century is concerning. Domestic runs are good for confidence, but he needs to step up when it matters most.

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