Labuschagne Scores Warm-Up Century Before First South Africa Test

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Marnus Labuschagne boosted his Test place with a warm-up century against South Africa.

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne scored 111 runs against a Cricket South Africa Invitation XI in a warm-up match ahead of the upcoming Test series. The century is his first in 11 months across all cricket formats. The performance reinforces his position at number three in the batting order for Australia's first Test in Durban.

Labuschagne scored 111 runs in Australia's tour match against a Cricket South Africa Invitation XI.
The innings marks his first century in 11 months across top-level cricket.
Australia begins a three-match Test series against South Africa on Friday in Durban.

By the numbers

111runs scored by Labuschagne

11 mthsmonths since previous century

3Test matches in the series

Why it matters

Labuschagne's place in the Australian Test lineup had come under scrutiny following a prolonged period without reaching triple figures.

What outlets agree on

Outlets agree Labuschagne's score of 111 in the warm-up fixture strengthens his position at number three in Australia's batting lineup.

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