Marnus Labuschagne scores century ahead of South Africa Test series
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Marnus Labuschagne scored 111 against the Cricket South Africa Invitation XI in Potchefstroom. This marks his first century across all formats in 11 months, occurring just days before Australia's Test series against South Africa begins in Durban. Labuschagne's performance comes amid scrutiny regarding his place in the national team after a challenging year. The three-match Test series starts on Friday.
- •Labuschagne makes 111 runs in Potchefstroom.
- •Australia's Test series against South Africa starts Friday.
- •This is Labuschagne's first century in 11 months.
- •The series is Australia's first in South Africa since 2018.
- 10:44 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne set for South Africa Test after first ton in 11 months
"Batter makes 111 against Cricket South Africa Invitation XI Three-match Test series starts in Durban on Friday The indefatigable Marnus Labuschagne has responded to all the hand-wringing over whether he merits a place in Australia’s Test future by just doing what he likes doing best – scoring runs. After a difficult year, the under-pressure 32-year-old chose the most timely moment to score his first century in any form of cricket for 11 months in Potchefstroom, just five days before Australia play their first Test in South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Continue reading...
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