Marnus Labuschagne gets last laugh as Brisbane Heat win BBL Semi-Final, teases Steve Smith in celebratory moment

BBL Marnus Labuschagne (Image source: Twitter)

Marcus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, two of Australia's biggest cricketing stars, were in India preparing for the upcoming Test series when their Big Bash League teams, Brisbane Heat and Sydney Sixers, respectively, took the field for a chance to advance to the competition's final. Despite not being able to physically participate, Labuschagne and Smith were both heavily involved in the tournament, with Labuschagne scoring a high of 73 runs for the Heat and Smith delivering back-to-back centuries for the Sixers.

As the two teams clashed, the players watched from their hotel in Bengaluru, feeling the tension and excitement of the match. Labuschagne documented the scenes as he and Smith, along with Mitchell Swepson and Matthew Renshaw, were on the edge of their seats throughout the game. When Michael Neser hit the winning runs to secure the Heat's four-wicket victory, Labuschagne was seen larking about with Smith, who jokingly pretended to throw punches at his teammate in response to some friendly ribbing.

Here's the video: 

THE BOYS ARE GOING TO THE SHOW!

🎥 @marnus3cricket (Instagram) #BBL12 #BBLFinals pic.twitter.com/4Q79Fihd8O

— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) February 2, 2023

With their win over the Sydney Sixers, the Brisbane Heat will now face off against the Perth Scorchers in the final, marking the first time since 2012-13 that the Heat have the opportunity to win the competition. Despite winning only six of their fourteen regular-season games, the team showed their determination and resilience in their chase of the Sixers' 116/9, with Neser leading the way with 48 runs off 32 deliveries.

In conclusion, Marcus Labuschagne and Steve Smith may have been physically absent from the match between their Big Bash League teams, but their involvement and influence in the competition was evident. With the Brisbane Heat now poised to make a run for the championship, the final promises to be an exciting and highly anticipated event, particularly for the two Australian stars who will be watching from afar.