Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne reminded everyone why he is one of the most versatile players in the country with a stunning performance in the KFC T20 Max 2025 tournament. Playing for Redlands, the Queensland star not only contributed with the bat throughout the competition but produced a match-winning hat-trick in the final to power his team to the title.
In the summit clash against Valleys at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, Redlands posted a competitive total of 191/6. Labuschagne opened the innings with Sam Heazlett, scoring a quick 16 off 10 balls before being dismissed by Jack Wildermuth. The real batting hero of the innings was Jimmy Peirson, who played a breathtaking knock of 102 off just 50 balls*, setting up a daunting chase for Valleys.
Valleys had their moments thanks to Max Bryant 76 off 38 balls, but once his wicket fell, Redlands regained full control.
Labuschagne had already picked up a wicket earlier, dismissing Tighe Morris off the last ball of the 15th over. But it was his dramatic return in the 18th over that turned the game on its head:
- First Wicket: Cameron Boyce was dismissed attempting a big hit, only to find the fielder in the deep.
- Second Wicket: Tom Hallion was deceived by a well-disguised googly and clean bowled.
- Third Wicket: With two in two, Labuschagne struck again to complete his hat-trick, sparking wild celebrations and crushing Valleys’ hopes.
Redlands eventually won the final by 41 runs, clinching the KFC T20 Max title.
Marnus Labuschagne hat trick?
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Marnus Labuschagne hat trick!
He finished the game off in the KFC T20 Max Final to give Redlands the win over Valleys.
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Labuschagne Tournament Highlights
| Stat | Performance |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| Runs Scored | 146 |
| Highest Score | 100* (vs University of Queensland) |
| Bowling Highlight | Hat-trick in Final |
| Result | KFC T20 Max 2025 Champions |
Labuschagne’s consistency was on display throughout the competition. His century earlier in the tournament and his all-round show in the final demonstrated his hunger and form heading into a
Labuschagne’s international form has been under scrutiny in recent times. He was dropped from the Australian Test XI earlier this year after a lean patch, having gone 16 Tests and 30 innings without a century.
However, this domestic performance could not have come at a better time. With the Sheffield Shield 2025 season starting on October 4 and the home Ashes series scheduled for November 2025, Labuschagne’s resurgence with both bat and ball might just put him back into contention for national selection.
Labuschagne all-round brilliance is exactly what Australian selectors are looking for ahead of a packed international schedule. If he carries this form into the domestic season, a recall to the T20I squad or even the Test team might be on the cards.
