A funny incident took place during the first ODI of the three-match series between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, October 19. Aussie skipper Mitchell Marsh was seen experiencing severe cramps and taking a gel to ease the pain, but his facial expressions grabbed attention.
Australia secured a 7-wicket victory in Perth, taking a 1-0 lead in the ongoing ODI series. Chasing a 131-run target in the rain-affected game, Marsh scored an unbeaten 46. Josh Philippe added 37, while Matt Renshaw chipped in with 21 runs, guiding the team to the target in 21.1 overs under the DLS method.
Watch: Hilarious On-Field Incident Between Mitchell Marsh and Marnus Labuschagne
A hilarious interaction between Australian teammates Mitchell Marsh and Marnus Labuschagne took place during a break in play. The cameras captured Marsh as he received attention from a member of the support staff.
However, the scene quickly turned comical when Labuschagne approached his teammate, offering a mysterious combination of liquid and what appeared to be a sachet of energy gel.
Marsh pulled a face that was a mixture of pain and disgust, prompting Labuschagne to burst into laughter. While the identity of the substance remains unconfirmed, the commentary team questioned what exact gel Marsh was being forced to consume.
Watch the video of the same posted by Cricket on TNT Sports on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:
“What’s in that?!” 🤣
Mitchell Marsh was struggling with cramp — if anyone knows what was in that gel that Marnus Labuschagne found so funny, let us know! 😅 pic.twitter.com/czrG1DtcE6
— Cricket on TNT Sports (@cricketontnt) October 19, 2025
Mitchell Marsh Joins Elite List for Most Sixes by an Australian in Men’s ODIs
Mitchell Marsh joined an elite group of Australian ODI power hitters by smashing his 100th six. He became only the eighth Australian to achieve the milestone.
The right-handed batter displayed his hitting prowess in the Perth clash against India, clearing the ropes three times. He first smashed Arshdeep Singh, then Mohammed Siraj, and Harshit Rana.
Before the match, Marsh had 99 sixes in ODIs and reached the 100-mark in his 97th appearance. He has scored over 3,000 runs at an average above 36, with a strike rate over 95, including four centuries and 20 fifties.
Most Sixes by Australian Batters in Men’s ODIs:
| Player | Matches | Runs | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Ponting | 374 | 13,589 | 1,223 | 159 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 149 | 3,990 | 382 | 155 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 286 | 9,595 | 1,159 | 148 |
| Shane Watson | 190 | 5,757 | 570 | 131 |
| David Warner | 161 | 6,932 | 733 | 130 |
| Aaron Finch | 146 | 5,406 | 532 | 129 |
| Andrew Symonds | 198 | 5,088 | 449 | 103 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 97 | 3,046 | 279 | 102 |
Mitchell Marsh, named Player of the Match, praised the crowd for staying through the challenging conditions. He also expressed his joy at securing a home victory for Australia. Marsh stated that he was proud of the young players who took charge and guided the team to a win.
“The weather played its part today. Big thanks to all the crowd that stuck around. I know these days can be really frustrating, but nice to get a win. It’s always nice to win at home. I love playing for Australia,” Marsh said.
