# Labuschagne’s form hits record low but Australia hint at future

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/labuschagnes-form-hits-record-low-but-australia-hint-at-future/
- Published: 2026-10-28T16:51:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:20:34+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cxyvr1my94m4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Africa, Americas, Sport, World

## Key points

- Labuschagne’s century drought reached a record 48 innings.
- Australia moved one run ahead at 330-4.
- Renshaw, Green and Inglis made important fifties.

## Summary

Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed for a duck in Cape Town, extending his run without a Test century to 48 innings, a record for an Australian batter in the top four. His decline has prompted calls for Australia to look elsewhere, especially after he averaged 24.77 since his last century in 2023.

With Steve Smith missing through a neck injury, younger players helped Australia move ahead of South Africa’s 329. Matt Renshaw made 74 after scoring 190 in Durban, Cameron Green scored 65, and Josh Inglis was unbeaten on 85 as Australia reached 330-4, leading by one run. Their performances suggest the side may have options for the future as Labuschagne’s place comes under pressure.

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