Marnus Labuschagne’s 154 for Oz torments Windies

01 December,2022 08:51 AM IST |  Perth  |  AFP

The hosts reached an ominous 293-2 at stumps on day one following captain Pat Cummins’ decision to bat in hot and dry conditions

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Marnus Labuschagne cracked a masterful unbeaten 154 while Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith hit 50s as a dominant Australia took control of the opening Test against the West Indies at Perth Stadium on Wednesday.

The hosts reached an ominous 293-2 at stumps on day one following captain Pat Cummins' decision to bat in hot and dry conditions. The total was built off the back of a 142-run stand between Labuschagne and Khawaja.

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