1st In 53 Years: Labuschagne's Big Record

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Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne scripted history in the 1st ODI against England at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

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The 30-year-old's all-round exploits gave the visitors a seven-wicket win and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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The South Africa-born batter showed his bowling prowess as nine of Australia's 10 wickets came from spin bowling.

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He also scored an unbeaten 77 off 61 balls during a 148-run partnership with Travis Head, and also took four catches.

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Labuschagne is the first-ever player to score a half-century, take three wickets, and register four catches in an ODI.

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Meanwhile, Travis Head won the Player of the Match (POTM) award for an incredible knock of 154 runs in 129 balls.

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