• Australia registered a thrilling three-wicket win over South Africa in a low scoring encounter.

  • Marnus Labuschagne was adjudged Player of the Match for his unbeaten knock of 80 runs.

Twitter Reactions: Marnus Labuschagne and Ashton Agar star in Australia’s come-from-behind victory against South Africa
Marnus Labuschagne vs South Africa (Photo Source: Twitter)

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SIn the first ODI of the Australia tour of South Africa 2023 at the Mangaung Oval, cricket fans were treated to a thrilling encounter between South Africa and Australia. The toss saw Australia electing to bowl first, setting the stage for a gripping showdown.

South Africa Innings: 222/10 (49 Overs)

South Africa’s innings witnessed a mixed bag of performances. Notable contributions came from skipper Temba Bavuma, who crafted a resilient 114 runs off 142 balls, and Marco Jansen, who added 32 crucial runs. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make an impact, with wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock managing only 11 runs.

Among the Australian bowlers, Josh Hazlewood was exceptional, claiming 3 wickets for 41 runs in his 10 overs. Marcus Stoinis and Sean Abbott also chipped in with important wickets, restricting South Africa to a total of 222.

Australia Innings: 225/7 (40.2 Overs)

Australia’s chase got off to a shaky start with early wickets, including that of David Warner. However, Marnus Labuschagne, who came in as a concussion substitute for injured Cameron Green, emerged as the hero of the day, scoring a brilliant 80 runs off 93 balls, steering his team to victory. All-rounder Ashton Agar played a crucial supporting role with 48 runs, and Travis Head contributed with a brisk 33.

The South African bowlers gave a spirited effort, with Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee taking two wickets each. However, it was not enough to stop Australia from achieving the target.

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Result:

In a thrilling contest that went down to the wire, Australia managed to secure a hard-fought victory by 3 wickets. Marnus Labuschagne’s stellar performance earned him the well-deserved ‘Player of the Match’ award.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

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