First ODI, Bloemfontein: South Africa 222, Australia 7-225Marnus Labuschagne’s unbeaten 80 leads three-wicket win
Marnus Labuschagne came to Australia’s rescue in the role of concussion substitute, lifting his side out of a big hole and towards a three-wicket win over South Africa in the first one-day international at Bloemfontein.
Not selected in the original XI, Labuschagne replaced Cameron Green during the run chase on Thursday night (Friday AEST) and stroked a masterful unbeaten 80 as Australia reeled in the Proteas’ all-out 222, featuring a ton from Temba Bavuma, with 58 balls to spare.
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