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SIn the first ODI of the Australia touꩲಞr of South Africa 2023 at the Mangaung Oval, cricket fans were treated to a thrilling encounter between South Africa and Australia. The toss saw Aus🌼tralia 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 a🏅lso chipped in with important wickets, restricting Sout💞h 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 fro🧔m achieving the target.
Also WATCH: Rassie van der Dussen run out aꦚfter mix up with Temba Bavuma against Australia
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:
What aඣ turn around. What a win! Clutch innings by Labuschagne෴ and Agar.
— Waѕiyullah Budye (@WasiyullahB)
From 113/7 to 225/7, winning by 3 wickets.
Marnus Labuschagne & Ashton🍒 Agar, take a bow, enjoy the beers 🍻
— Christo Herholdt (@Christo_Jnr)
Got ya! Well played Marnus & agar 😘🫡👏.
— Taha bugti (@bugtitaha_58)
Proteas need 𓆉to play more cricket! The rust is showing badly! This is embarrassing..
— Ayanda (@AceMalusi)
Came💫 in as a concussion replacement, won them the gam♓e. Talk about making statements. Take a bow, Labuschagne
— Adeel Irfan (@adeelusbaatus)
Temba Bavuma averaging 56+ in ODI Cricket & today he p🌠layed a magnificent knock , Toughest hundred.
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Nawaz_888)
Ashton Agar in his last two ODI games :
17(21), 41/2(10 overs) vs India
48(69),40/1(9 overs) vs SA todayAll-Rounder 🌟
— JustMyThoughts (@shaibal_27)
Marnus Labuschagne 📖and Ashton Agar take Australia home:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Marnus Labuschagne and Concussion, Well Done!
— Pranav Nair (@leg_gully)
South Africa are the biggest choker in Cri𓂃cꦉket . They just somehow find a way to lose
And Australia is just showing why batting depth is important in crick🦩et 🎉nowadays
— 𝐕𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐤 (@Its_Vivekk)
What a win.. ODI's give strong teams a chance to comeback from behind
Australia were 113/7 Labuschagn🐈e and Agar took their, hit a four after 15 Overs and then competed the chase in🍌 41.2 overs to cross the line.
Terrific win for Australia
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall)
Temba ꦺBavuma becomes the first player in this 🙈decade to carry the bat throughout an ODI inning.
2n🎃d✤ South African after Gibbs to do it and overall the 13th player in ODI cricket.
— Abdullah Jan (@TheStaticsLad)
