Marnus Labuschagne struggles in second Test against South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Marnus Labuschagne faced criticism after a disappointing performance in the second Test against South Africa. During the second innings, he was dismissed for 39 while attempting a risky shot, contributing to Australia’s innings defeat by 31 runs. Labuschagne's recent form has been marked by an inability to convert starts into significant scores, with three of his four innings on the current tour ending in the thirties. This decline raises concerns about his spot in Australia's batting lineup, particularly as he once ranked among the game’s elite players.
- •Labuschagne scored 39 in the second innings against South Africa.
- •Australia lost the Test by an innings and 31 runs.
- •Labuschagne has three dismissals in the thirties this series.
- •His recent average has dropped significantly compared to previous years.
- •Pressure mounts on Labuschagne to maintain his place in the team.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — From outranking the Fab Four to fight for his place: Rise, reign and the unraveling of Marnus Labuschagne
"Labuschagne has been afforded more chances than most, but Australian cricket has a history of punishing batters whose judgement deserts them against South Africa.
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