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Marnus Labuschagne survives controversial call on rainy day one of third Test against South Africa at SCG

A controversial decision has stolen the spotlight on the first day of the third Test at the SCG, while bad light and rain cut the day short.

Usman Khawaja (54*) and Marnus Labsuchagne (79) both notched half-centuries as Australia reached 2-147 in 47 overs, after Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat on a pitch that looked ripe for breaking up later in the match.

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