Shaun Marsh’s Top 3 performances in Tests

Shaun Marsh was one of the highly talented players, whose career could not last long due to the established stars when he was young and injuries in the later part of his career. The southpaw had a solid technique and was consistent for almost all teams he played. In the longest format of the game, he got a decent number of chances in the 2010s.

Marsh retired from all forms of cricket in January 2024. He made his Test debut against Sri Lanka and smashed a ton to announce himself in style. His last Test was against India in Sydney in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2018/19. In 38 matches, the southpaw scored 2265 runs at an average of 34.32, including six hundreds and 10 fifties.

Here are the top 3 performances of Shaun Marsh in Test Cricket –

141(315) against Sri Lanka, 2nd Test in 2011, Pallekele, Kandy

On a tricky surface in Pallekele, Sri Lanka batted first and were dismissed for 174, thanks to a collectively good performance from the rival bowling unit. In reply, Australia scored 411/7 before declaring their innings. On debut, Shaun Marsh scored 141(315) and showed what he was capable of. The match ended in a draw, as Australia couldn’t dismiss Sri Lanka in the second innings.

182(266) against the West Indies, 1st Test in 2015, Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Batting first, Australia posted a mammoth total of 583 runs in just 114 overs as Adam Voges smashed 269 (285), which included 33 fours. At the other end, Marsh batted well and scored 182 (266), which included 15 fours and a six. Their record partnership of 449 runs for the fourth wicket took the game away from the West Indies.

148(288) and 44(84) against South Africa, 1st Test in 2014, SuperSport Park, Centurion

Batting first, South Africa scored 397 runs in the first innings. Marsh was the best batter of the innings, who scored 148(288), which included 15 fours. In reply, South Africa was folded up for 206. Australia scored 290 in their second innings, of which Marsh scored 44(84) against an attack featuring Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, and Vernon Philander. Australia ended up winning the Test by a huge margin of 281 runs.

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