SPORTS

Mitchell Marsh surpasses 2,000 Test runs

By Gaurav Tripathi

1

Marsh's crucial knock 

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh showcased nerves of steel against New Zealand in the fourth innings of the second and final Test in Christchurch. 

2

Fiery 80 in fourth innings 

He rescued his side following a top-order collapse with a fiery 80 off 102 balls, a knock laced with 10 boundaries and a maximum. 

3

Three-wicket victory

Though Marsh missed out on a well-deserved ton, Australia eventually claimed a three-wicket win. He partnered with Travis Head and Alex Carey.  

4

2,000 runs up for Marsh 

Playing his 42nd Test, Marsh raced past 2,000 (2,010) runs at an average of 30.45. Each of Marsh's three Test centuries have come against England. 

5

His numbers vs NZ 

Versus NZ, Marsh has raced to 201 Test runs, averaging 18.81. This was his maiden fifty against the opposition. 

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