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Marnus Labuschagne equals Syed Kirmani's bizarre world record in Test cricket
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News18•13-10-2026, 18:03
Marnus Labuschagne equals Syed Kirmani's bizarre world record in Test cricket
- •Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne recorded identical figures in both innings of the Durban Test.
- •Labuschagne faced exactly 58 balls and scored 37 runs in each of the two innings.
- •This bizarre coincidence has occurred only for the second time in the entire history of Test cricket.
- •Indian wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani had previously achieved this unusual feat against Australia in 1977.
Key Questions Answered
Marnus Labuschagne unwittingly scored exactly 37 runs from 58 balls in both innings of the Test match at the Durban ground.
Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Syed Kirmani previously held this rare record, having played 62 balls and scored 29 runs in both innings against Australia in 1977.
In the first innings, Labuschagne was dismissed by Wiaan Mulder, and in the second innings, his wicket was taken by Keshav Maharaj.
