Labuschagne's form hits record low but Australia hint at future
Summary
Marnus Labuschagne was out for a duck in Cape Town, setting an Australian record by going 48 consecutive Test innings without a century. As Australia moved to 330-4 against South Africa, fifties from Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green and Josh Inglis helped put the team ahead by one run and raised questions about Australia’s batting lineup without Steve Smith.Key Facts
- South Africa made 329 in the third Test in Cape Town, with Tristan Stubbs scoring 95 and Mitchell Starc taking six wickets for 72 runs.
- Australia reached 330-4 and led by one run at the end of day two.
- Labuschagne scored no runs from five deliveries and has not made a Test century since 2023.
- His 48 consecutive Test innings without a century set a record for an Australian top-order batter.
- Steve Smith missed the decisive Test with a neck injury.
- Matt Renshaw scored 74 after making a career-best 190 in Durban.
- Cameron Green scored 65, while Josh Inglis was unbeaten on 85.
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