Ignored for WC, Concussion Substitute Rescues Australia

Marnus Labuschagne has sent down a timely reminder to Australia selectors

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Labuschagne engineered a memorable rescue act to help his team to a comeback win vs South Africa

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South Africa had reduced Australia to a sorry 93/6 after being bowled out for 222 in the 1st ODI

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To add to Australia's woes, Cameron Green had earlier in the chase retired hurt with a concussion

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Labuschagne was called in as concussion substitute and walked in to bat at No. 7

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And he resurrected the five-time ODI world champions' chase with a fighting half-century

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Together with No 9 Ashton Agar (48*), he added 112 runs for the eighth wicket

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Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 80 off 93 as Australia overhauled the target in 40.2 overs

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Labuschagne didn't find a place in Australia's 15-man squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup

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The performance means he would be the first name to be considered if there's a need for replacement

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