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Selectors Have Spoken To Marnus..,' David Warner On Labuschagne's World Cup Selection

image-lmd402iiDavid Warner Hails Marnus Labuschagne [Twitter]

Marnus Labuschagne and David Warner led Australia to a commanding victory over South Africa in the second ODI of their five-match series. With Labuschagne's remarkable century and Warner's explosive batting, Australia amassed a formidable total of 392 runs, ultimately winning the match by 123 runs.

Labuschagne, who had already claimed the 'Player of the Match' title in the previous encounter, continued his extraordinary form, scoring a remarkable 124 runs off just 99 deliveries. His innings was a testament to his class, featuring 19 fours and 1 six. Despite the spirited efforts of South African bowlers, including Tabraiz Shamsi's four-wicket haul, Australia set an imposing target of 393 runs for South Africa to chase.

Speaking about Labuschagne's performance and his potential role in the upcoming World Cup, David Warner heaped praise on his teammate, emphasizing the quality and consistency Labuschagne brings to the team.


David Warner heaped praise on Marnus Labuschagne

"Marnus is a quality player,"  Warner stated during the post-match press conference.

 "He played extremely well — he's in a good place. The selectors have spoken to Marnus. I think quite clearly you can see that it's a like-for-like replacement with (Steve) Smith."

With Steve Smith currently dealing with an injury, Labuschagne's exceptional performances have positioned him as a strong contender to fill the void in the team. Warner emphasized that Labuschagne is seizing the opportunities given to him, further stating, 

"He's putting his hand up, he's making the most of those opportunities, and you'll have to wait and see what selectors say."

Australia's aggressive approach in the first two matches against South Africa has indicated their intention for the upcoming World Cup. The team's fearless batting and dominant performances have set the stage for an exciting campaign.

Australia's total of 392 runs is their third-highest ODI total, underscoring the team's depth and ability to score big. With the series now standing at two-nil in Australia's favor, they have taken a commanding lead and are looking to continue their winning streak in the remaining matches.