Super sub Marnus rescues Aussies to break 12-year drought
Concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne has rescued Australia in the first ODI against South Africa, guiding the visitors towards an unlikely three-wicket victory after an early collapse in Bloemfontein.
The Queenslander, who finished on 80 not out, combined with Ashton Agar for an unbeaten century partnership for the eighth wicket to help Australia chase the 223-run target with 58 balls to spare. Labuschagne had replaced all-rounder Cameron Green in the starting XI after the West Australian was struck in the helmet while facing Proteas quick Kagiso Rabada in the sixth over of the run chase.Earlier, South Africa was bowled out for 222 despite an unbeaten 114 from captain Temba Bavuma, his second ODI century, which Australian quick Josh Hazlewood snared three wickets in a classy bowling display.
In response, Australia collapsed to 7-113 in the 17th over before the unlikely duo of Labuschagne and Agar, who finished with a career-best 48 not out, steered Australia towards its first ODI victory in South Africa since 2011.“I said, ‘Mum, I’m not in the team,” … I guess I’ve just got some weird things that happen around concussion.”Australia's Marnus Labuschagne.
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