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South Africa vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Score Updates

SA vs AUS, 2nd ODI Live Updates: South Africa look to bounce back as they take on Australia in the second ODI at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. The visitors lead the series 1-0 after their tight three-wicket win on Thursday at the same venue. Marnus Labuschagne was the unlikely hero for Australia after batting as a concussion substitute for Cameron Green. He made 80 not out to steer Australia to an unlikely three-wicket win. For South Africa, Temba Bavuma carried his bat for an unbeaten 114 to enable South Africa to score 222 all out. (Live Scorecard)

'Mum Was Adamant I Will Play': Marnus Labuschagne After Match-Winning Knock vs South Africa

Following his match-winning half-century against South Africa in the first ODI, Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne revealed how his mother had a belief that he would feature in the match despite him not being in the team and he ended up playing. Batter Marnus Labuschagne made a timely statement after his omission from the World Cup 2023 squad with a gutsy, match-winning half-century and century stand with Ashton Agar to guide Australia to a three-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI of a five-match series on Friday night.

Concussion Sub Labuschagne Steers Australia To Victory Over Proteas

Concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne played a match-winning innings for Australia to trump an unbeaten century by South African captain Temba Bavuma in the first one-day international at the Mangaung Oval on Thursday. Bavuma carried his bat for an unbeaten 114 to enable South Africa to score 222 all out. It seemed more than enough as Australia, batting with ultra-aggressive intent, crashed to 113 for seven in the 17th over. But Labuschagne, batting at number eight after replacing Cameron Green, restored calmness to the Australian innings, making 80 not out.

Methodical Marnus trumps terrific Temba as Aussies down Proteas in bizarre first ODI

The verdict is in: As opposition, you don't want Marnus Labuschagne coming in to bat as a concussion substitute.

Dream finish for Stuart Broad as England seal memorable win to draw Ashes series

Stuart Broad got the dream finish he wanted as England signed off a memorable Ashes summer in style, flooring Australia in an intoxicating finale at the Kia Oval to square the series 2-2.

"What Did You Say?": Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Confront England Supporter. Watch

Australia put themselves in a strong position in the 5th and final Test of the Ashes series against England, having not lost a single wicket despite putting 135 runs on the board on Day 4. Needing 249 more runs to win, with all 10 wickets intact, Australia do have a big opportunity to make history by winning the Test. But, England supporters are doing all they can to unnerve Australian batters. A video has emerged from Day 3 of the match where a spectator seemed to have taunted Usman Khawaja, prompting him and Marnus Labuschagne to confront the fan.

"Have Seen Nathan Lyon Do It": Stuart Broad On 'Bail Switch' Dismissal Of Marnus Labuschagne

England had an upper hand over Australia on Day 2 of the ongoing second Ashes Test at The Oval. The Ben Stoked-led side bundled out the visitors for 295, giving them a lead by 12 runs. It was a dominant show from the entire bowling unit of England as Chris Woakes took three wickets while the likes of Stuart Broad, Joe Root, and Mark Wood took two wickets each. Apart from the controversial run-out survival of Steve Smith, the day also had a hilarious moment, when pacer Broad took the credit for Marnus Labuschagne's dismissal on Mark Wood's delivery.

Watch: Stuart Broad Changes Position Of Bails. Marnus Labuschagne Gets Out On Next Ball

A mind game from England pacer Stuart Broad took the centre stage during Day 2 play of the fifth and final Ashes Test at Kennington Oval in London. During the batting of Marnus Labuschagne, Broad interchanged the positions of the bails and the batter was dismissed on the very next ball. Mark Wood bowled a dot ball to Labuschagne on the fourth delivery of the 43rd over before Broad performed his antics. On the fifth ball of the over, the Australian batter got an outside edge and Joe Root took a stunning catch at first slip to end his innings.

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South Africa vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Score Updates

'Mum Was Adamant I Will Play': Marnus Labuschagne After Match-Winning Knock vs South Africa

Concussion Sub Labuschagne Steers Australia To Victory Over Proteas

Methodical Marnus trumps terrific Temba as Aussies down Proteas in bizarre first ODI

Dream finish for Stuart Broad as England seal memorable win to draw Ashes series

"What Did You Say?": Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Confront England Supporter. Watch

"Have Seen Nathan Lyon Do It": Stuart Broad On 'Bail Switch' Dismissal Of Marnus Labuschagne

Watch: Stuart Broad Changes Position Of Bails. Marnus Labuschagne Gets Out On Next Ball