Scoring runs against the pink ball is tougher: Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne scored a scintillating century for the Australian side in the second Ashes Test match against England at the Adelaide Oval. And, the right-hander feels that scoring runs against the pink ball is tougher.

Adding that playing a pink ball Test match is different, Labuschagne reckoned that the pink ball has behaved in different ways on different surfaces.

“If anything it’s harder. It’s harder to get a rhythm and a feel with a pink ball. And every pink ball game is so different. We played here against Pakistan and the wicket had a bit less grass on it, so it was a bit flatter and the bounce was quite consistent. Played here last summer against India and it was quite two-paced and it was quite up and down,” said Labuschagne after Day 2 of the second Test match.

It felt like the pink ball was seaming all day: Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne also added that the pink ball was seaming throughout the day’s play in the 2nd Ashes Test match. The right-hander also said that throughout the morning session on Day 2, he did not know how the runs were going to come for him.

“And then we obviously played this game and once again there was a bit more grass. It felt like it was seaming all day when they put the ball in the right area. Even this morning you just felt like you didn’t know where your next run was going to come from,” said Labuschagne.

Labuschagne also spoke about him now averaging more than the likes of Steve Smith and Adam Voges, with only Don Bradman above him in terms of batting average. The 27-year-old said that although the personal accolades that he is receiving are nice, the more important thing would be to score runs and help Australia win matches.

“That’s the first I’ve heard of being second behind Bradman… It’s a special feeling. The personal performances and accolades are nice. But I just think about trying to score as many runs as possible each innings to put us in positions to win games,” concluded Labuschagne.