Published 13:57 IST, December 2nd 2019

WATCH: Marnus Labuschagne's heart-in-mouth moment as ball pops out of his hands

Marnus Labuschagne took a very good catch at short leg after juggling in the first attempt to dismiss Ifthikhar Ahmed as Australia inch closer to a win

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Marnus Labuschagne has been a great rising star for Australia in Test cricket ever since Ashes 2019. Even in ongoing series against Pakistan, he has mand to make an impact as well. He had scored a brilliant 162 in first innings which helped Aussies in getting to a formidable total. Labuschagne made an impact on field as well on Day 4 of Day-Night Test at Adelaide Oval.

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Marnus Labuschagne juggles but holds on to one at short leg

Marnus Labuschagne took a good but a difficult catch to get rid of Ifthikar Ahmed on Day 4 of second Test to leave Pakistan in a spot of bor. It happened in 68th over bowled by Nathan Lyon. On second delivery, Lyon had bowled a flighted delivery on middle and leg stump. Meanwhile, Ifthikar Ahmed looked to defend ball but due to extra bounce, ball deflected off his gloves and went to right of Marnus Labuschagne who was stationed at short leg. Labuschagne quickly reacted by turning to his right but nearly dropped ball in first attempt. neless, he put in a dive and took and caught ball in second attempt. video of youngster's brilliant catch was posted by Cricket Australia on ir official Twitter handle.

Here's how catch was taken on a realtime basis.

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Tim Paine hilariously scolds Marnus Labuschagne

During Day 3 of ongoing Test match on Sunday, Australian skipper Tim Paine decided to go for a part-time bowling option once again maybe in order to get through overs quickly. drama unfolded in 66th over when Nathan Lyon had completed his over. wicket-keeper batsman turned towards Marnus Labuschagne and told him that he will be bowling next over. Labuschagne, who was fielding at short leg removed his leg guards.