Khawaja records 20th fifty in Tests

Usman Khawaja smashed a well-paced half-century on the opening day of the third and final Test versus South Africa. The Australian opener also completed 4,000 Test runs during the course of his knock.

Performance

Australia didn't get off to a desirable start as opener David Warner perished for 10. Nevertheless, Khawaja steadied the ship alongside Marnus Labuschagne. The former returned unbeaten on 54 at stumps on Day 1.

Stats

Khawaja, who's standing in his 56th Test, completed 4,000 runs in the format. He became the 27th Aussie to complete the milestone. Khawaja  averages over 45 in Tests

Performance in 2022

Khawaja finished the year 2022 with 1,080 runs in 11 Tests at 67.50. The tally includes four tons and five fifties. 160 was his highest score.