Labuschagne has not scored a Test century in more than three years and has averaged just 25.43 since the 2023 Ashes. However, his latest innings has provided Australia with a timely reminder of his ability ahead of the first Test in Durban, with his place in the XI appearing secure.
Overall, Marnus Labuschagne scored 111 runs off 89 balls, with 19 fours before retiring. The opposition attack was below the standard he will face in the Test series, but he looked comfortable for most of his innings, finding the gaps with drives and clips through the field.
Australia's other top-order batters also had useful time in the middle. Travis Head was dismissed for 22, while Matt Renshaw made 32 before Steven Smith scored 61. Labuschagne and Smith added 115 for the third wicket before both retired.
The CSA Invitation XI had earlier made 318 for 7, led by Neil Brand's 152. Australia will now travel to Durban for the first Test, with Nic Maddinson having joined the squad following his surprise recall.
It looks like Marnus Labuschagne has got a lot of energy at the crease - Matt Renshaw
"It looks like he (Marnus Labuschagne) has got a lot of energy at the crease, which is nice," Renshaw said after the tour match.
Matt Renshaw also had a positive outing after concerns over his wrist following the final ODI against South Africa. He scored 32 at the top of the order and said the injury was nothing serious.
Australia sweating on Cameron Green's fitness before South Africa Tests
Australia's biggest selection concern remains Cameron Green's fitness. Green suffered an unusual abdominal injury during the final ODI after being struck by a full toss from Corbin Bosch while bowling.
"It's a unique enough injury that even our staff were saying, we're going to go look at some other cases to see if we can get some more information on functionality with it, how long it takes to be fully healed, [and the] difference between batting and bowling," George Bailey said.
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