Published 09:21 IST, November 30th 2019

Warner wows Adelaide with 2nd double ton, Labuschagne gets back to back 150s on Day 2

Warner continued his onslaught on Day 2 of the pink ball Test as he smashed his way through to register his second double ton in Test cricket off 260 balls

Reported by: Koushik Narayanan
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David Warner continued his onslaught on Day 2 of pink ball Test as he smashed his way through to register his second double ton in Test cricket. Kicking off Day 2 on 302-1, Warner and Labuschagne made quick use of new ball and continued to extend ir partnership. David Warner got his double ton off 260 balls, celebrating moment with trademark jump and a kiss to badge. Marnus Labuschagne, highest run-getter in Tests for current year, registered his back to back scores of 150, putting Australia in absolutely firm control over Pakistan. Warner received a standing ovation from dressing room and from fans at Adelaide. 

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David Warner hits double-ton

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Labuschagne gets back to back 150s

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Pakistan's bowlers pay price

Pakistan's young bowling attack did t have any impact on Australian duo as y continued on ir onslaught. Spinner Yasir Shah conceded a whopping 126 runs in 19 overs. Shaheen Afridi, once again, provided Australia breakthrough with wicket of Marnus Labuschagne, who was dismissed for 162 runs. partnership between Warner and Labuschagne was worth 369 runs with almost 70 runs coming off on Day two. 

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Marnus Labuschagne becomes highest run-getter in Tests in 2019

Marnus Labuschagne, after a slow start to his Test career, shot to prominence after replacing concussed Steve Smith in 2nd Test in 2019 Ashes. Since n, Marnus Labuschagne has been a regular feature in Australian Test line-up by scoring heavily. Labuschagne, with his century on Friday, overtook Steve Smith as highest run-scorer in Tests in 2019. Marnus Labuschagne currently has scored 793 runs in 13 innings in 2019, scoring 5 fifties and 2 centuries.

09:02 IST, November 30th 2019