After Australia’s dominant performance with the ball on the first day, dismissing India for 185 runs, it was now the turn of the Men in Blue to make their mark. Overnight batters Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne walked in on day two, and the duo kept the scorecard ticking, bringing Australia to 15/1 in six overs. However, their partnership was short-lived as Labuschagne was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah in the seventh over.
On the second delivery of the seventh over, Bumrah bowled a good-length delivery around the fourth stump, which pitched and shaped away slightly. Labuschagne stuck on the crease, poked at it away from his body, missing the ball completely. Despite the clear outside edge, Labuschagne chose not to walk. The Indian skipper immediately opted for the DRS, and the ultraedge revealed a clear spike as the ball passed the bat. The replay on the Big Screen confirmed the decision and the Indian players celebrated as Labuschagne was sent back for a low score. The moment quickly caught the attention of Twitter, with fans discussing Marnus Labuschagne’s refusal to walk.
What an oscar performance by Marnus!
Jasprit Bumrah strikes early on Day Two, dismissing the in-form Marnus Labuschagne. #AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/jDHO6Si0W7
Hilarious!
Marnus Labuschagne is a good Actor 😅 Jokes apart, Peach of a Delivery by Great Jasprit Bumrah 👏🏻 #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/o46W8S1PqN
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) January 4, 2025
Continuing from where he left off yesterday! 🔥#JaspritBumrah picks up his 32nd wicket of the series as he sends #MarnusLabuschagne packing! 🙌#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 5th Test, Day 2 | LIVE NOW! | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/0gQS5IZGhQ
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 4, 2025
Marnus Labuschagne didn’t walk so when India takes DRS it will increase his time at the crease by 2 minutes.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) January 3, 2025
Marnus Labuschagne, a bloody clown 🤡 🤡 🤡 #INDvsAUS #australianmedia #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/gqN2RQTZ8q
— Diggy (@Digvija73188705) January 4, 2025
A very good morning from the captain!
Jasprit Bumrah works his magic as Marnus Labuschagne departs for a mere two runs!
📸 : Disney+Hotstar#INDvsAUS#JaspritBumrah pic.twitter.com/ca8Ca08YUX— Madhav Yadav (@madhesh4445) January 4, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah strikes early on Day Two, dismissing the in-form Marnus Labuschagne. #AUSvIND #INDvsAUS #zelena1Epic.twitter.com/BEKlUQQzDZ
— Ritu Jaipur (@Ritukd31) January 4, 2025
