Marnus Labuschagne ahead of all contemporary greats in terms of fastest to 3,000 Test runs.

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Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne's hot streak continued as he struck 163 in the second Test against West Indies on Friday (December 9).

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Labuschagne, who belted a back-to-back centuries in the first Test as well, achieved a special feat after his charismatic knock.

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Let's take a look at the list of batters who have taken the least innings to score 3,000 Test runs.

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Legendary Australia batter Sir Don Bradman took 33 innings to score 3,000 Test runs.

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Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne took 51 innings to score 3,000 Test runs.

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Former West Indies batter Everton Weekes also took 51 innings to score 3,000 Test runs.

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Former England batter Herbert Sutcliffe took 52 innings to score 3,000 Test runs.

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Former West Indies batter Brian Lara also took 52 innings to score 3,000 Test runs.

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Former West Indies' batter Everton Weekes three or more consecutive centuries 2 times in Tests.

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