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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.

Watch: Drone Delivers KFC Chicken Bucket Mid-match, South Africa Star David Miller Devours It

Cricket can often present innovative scenarios. The game has embraced modern technology at a fast pace at it is evident in the game. Some innovations can be fun too. In a video posted by Proteas Men, the official handle of men's national cricket in South Africa, on Thursday, a drone can be seen delivering a KFC bucket mid-match. The video was from the second T20I between Australia and South Africa in Durban On September 1. "#ThrowbackThursday For the first time EVER ,a 21- piece bucket drone delivery was delivered to @DavidMillerSA12 in-stadium hot and fresh! by @KFCSA Delivery+ #FryHardfans #BePartOfIt #SAvAus" the caption of the post read.

South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?

After pulling off a 3-0 whitewash in the T20Is, Australia will now to look to assert their dominance over South Africa in ODIs, starting with the opening game later on Thursday in Bloemfontein. Australia captain Pat Cummins, who missed the T20Is due to a wrist injury, is part of the squad for the five-match series, but his participation remains unlikley. In his absence, Mitchell Marsh took the leadership role as the visitors dominated the hosts in the shortest format of the game. South Africa, on the other hand, hope that the change in format would lead to a change in fortune.

Asia Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Scripts Huge ODI Record, Goes Past This South Africa Great In Elite List

Young India opener Shubman Gill on Monday crossed the milestone of 1,500 runs in One-Day Internationals. Gill achieved the feat during an Asia Cup group game against Nepal in Kandy. He now has 1,514 runs in 29 ODI innings, making him the fastest player to achieve the landmark. In doing so, Gill broke former South Africa batter Hashim Amla's record of completing 1500 runs in 30 matches. So far, Gill has one double century, three tons and seven fifties to his name in ODI cricket.

South Africa's Wicketkeeper-Batter Quinton De Kock Set To Retire From ODIs After 2023 World Cup

South Africa batter Quinton de Kock is set to retire from the ODI format with the conclusion of Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. Cricket South Africa (CSA) shared the information while announcing the squad for the mega event. De Kock made his debut in the format in 2013. He has so far played 140 matches for South Africa, scoring 5966 runs at an average of 44.85 and a strike rate of 96.08. The southpaw has hit 17 centuries and 29 half-centuries. His highest score in the format is 178.

Sean Abbott, Travis Head Lead Australia To T20 Series Sweep Against South Africa

Sean Abbott took four wickets and Travis Head made 91 as Australia completed a series clean sweep with a five-wicket win in the third and final T20 International against South Africa at Kingsmead on Sunday. Seam bowler Abbott followed up a player-of-the-match performance in the second match with a career-best four for 31 as South Africa made 190 for eight after deciding to bat first. The left-handed Head slammed eight fours and six sixes in a 48-ball innings before being caught at long-off when just five runs were needed for victory.

South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat In Dead Rubber vs Australia

South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I LIVE Cricket Score:South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the third and final T20I in Kingsmead, Durban. The Proteas, despite being the hosts, have struggled to impose themselves on the field, with the men from Down Under putting on a show. After winning the first match by 111 runs, Australia secured the series with an 8-wicket triumph in the second match. More of the same would be expected from them in the hope of a series sweep. (LIVE Scorecard)

South Africa vs Australia, 3rd T20I, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?

South Africa eye a consolation win as they take on Australia in the third and final T20I at Kingsmead in Durban. Mitchell Marsh has been the driving force behind Australia's dominance in the first two games, with Tanveer Sangha and Spencer Joshnson impressing ahead of the five-match ODI series, starting next Thursday, where the senior players return to the fray. Proteas, on the other hand, have been outplayed so far, but will hope to end the series on a high ahead of the ODI World Cup preparatory series.

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Concussion Sub Labuschagne Steers Australia To Victory Over Proteas

Watch: Drone Delivers KFC Chicken Bucket Mid-match, South Africa Star David Miller Devours It

South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?

Asia Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Scripts Huge ODI Record, Goes Past This South Africa Great In Elite List

South Africa's Wicketkeeper-Batter Quinton De Kock Set To Retire From ODIs After 2023 World Cup

Sean Abbott, Travis Head Lead Australia To T20 Series Sweep Against South Africa

South Africa vs Australia 3rd T20I Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat In Dead Rubber vs Australia

South Africa vs Australia, 3rd T20I, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?