Marnus Labuschagne appears certain to return to Australia's team for the Ashes, his fourth century in five innings making a compelling case to selectors.

Fresh off posting 160 in the opening round of the Sheffield Shield, Labuschagne struck 159 for Queensland at Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

His innings helped the Bulls to 6-319 when bad light forced an early stumps on day two, well ahead of South Australia's first-innings score of 228.

Dumped from Australia's Test team back in June after a long run of outs, Labuschagne now has four tons across all formats to start the summer.

And while two of those were in 50-over games, his overall returns stand at 556 runs at 111.2.

Labuschagne played with ease and control all around the wicket on Thursday, hitting 18 boundaries and one big six off Ll

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