Not selected in the original XI, Labuschagne replaced Cameron Green during the run chase and hit an unbeaten 80 as Australia reeled in the Proteas’ 222.
Marnus Labuschagne has come to Australia’s rescue in the role of concussion substitute, lifting his side out of a hole and to a three-wicket win over South Africa in the first one-day international at Bloemfontein.
Australia activated the concussion sub after Green was forced to retire hurt in the sixth over of the run chase, struck in the helmet second ball by a vicious Kagiso Rabada bouncer. This time, he and Ashton Agar, who produced a career-best 48 not out, saved Australia’s skin after a reckless batting exhibition saw them crash to 7-113 in just the 17th over.
Earlier, South Africa captain Bavuma produced an epic solo ton, becoming just the 13th opener and second South African – after Herschelle Gibbs in 2000 – to carry his bat in an ODI innings.
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