Sheffield Shield: Khawaja registers brilliant 87, Renshaw, Labuschagne struggle as search for perfect top-two continues for Aussies
Oct 30, 2025
Starting day three at 349/5, New South Wales posted a total of 429/7 declared, with Steve Smith (118) and Kurtis Patterson (122) posting centuries. Queensland was solid in their response, ending their day at 238/4, trailing by 191 runs. Khawaja (87 in 127 balls, with 12 fours) had a 94-run opening stand with Matt Renshaw (29), the recent ODI debutant, while Labushagne could make just four runs. While for Labuschagne it was a small slip after two centuries each in Shield and One Day Cup cricket, Khawaja received a major confidence booster with his knock.