Labuschagne scores century in low-intensity Potchefstroom warm-up
He appears certain to retain his spot at No. 3 for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban next week
03/10Result
Tour Match, Australia tour of South Africa at Potchefstroom, Oct 3-4 2026
03/10Result
Tour Match, Australia tour of South Africa at Potchefstroom, Oct 3-4 2026
Match Centre
Match Details
Players per side
Australia 18 ( 11 batting, 11 fielding); Cricket South Africa Invitation XI 15 ( 11 batting, 11 fielding)
Toss
Australia , elected to field first
Season
Match days
3,4 October 2026 (2-day match)
Umpires
Match Referee
Scorecard Summary
CRICKET SOUTH AFRICA INVITATION XI 318/7d (90 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Jean du Plessis41 (78)
- Neil Brand152 (174)
- Nathan Lyon1/31 (14)
- Josh Hazlewood1/17 (9)
AUSTRALIA 368/6 (74 OVERS)1ST INNINGS
- Steven Smith61 (95)
- Marnus Labuschagne111 (89)
- Neil Brand1/32 (6)
- Christopher King1/40 (9)
Scorer: Manoj UM
END OF OVER:74 | 5 Runs | AUS: 368/6
- Pat Cummins6 (20b)
- Cooper Connolly20 (23b)
- Lesego Senokwane2-0-6-0
- Neil Brand6-1-32-1
73.6
1
Senokwane to Cummins, 1 run,
73.5
0
Senokwane to Cummins, no run,
73.5
1nb
Senokwane to Cummins, 1 no ball,
73.4
1
Senokwane to Connolly, 1 run,
73.3
1
Senokwane to Cummins, 1 run,
73.2
1
Senokwane to Connolly, 1 run,
Match Coverage
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