In a dramatic flip through the third day of the second Check match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands, feelings ran excessive resulting in an intense confrontation between South Africa’s all-rounder Wiaan Mulder and Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam.
Wiaan Mulder aggressively throws a ball in the direction of Babar Azam
The strain escalated within the thirty second over of Pakistan’s second innings after being enforced to comply with on. Babar, recognized for his calm and composed demeanor, was on the heart of the controversy when Mulder, in an act of frustration, threw the ball again at him after Babar performed a agency drive again to the bowler. The throw, which was neither correct nor mandatory, struck Babar on the foot, sparking fast anger from the Pakistani batter.
Babar, visibly upset, engaged in a verbal spat with Mulder, declaring the stumps to emphasise the place the ball ought to have been directed. This led to a heated argument the place each gamers exchanged phrases, turning the environment on the sector electrical as teammates from either side and umpires rushed to de-escalate the scenario.
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Combat second between Babar Azam and Wiaan Mulder. 🥵
Wiaan Mulder pointless throws the ball at Babar Azam & exhibiting him verbal aggression. #BabarAzam𓃵 #PAKvsSA #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/PZnPNTWELZ
— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) January 5, 2025
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Pakistan comes up with sturdy response in follow-on
The backdrop to this incident was a match the place South Africa had dominated, posting a formidable 615 of their first innings, due to centuries from Ryan Rickelton, Temba Bavuma, and Kyle Verreynne. Pakistan, in response, had been bowled out for simply 194, setting the stage for a follow-on. The second innings began promisingly for Pakistan with Babar and captain Shan Masood placing up a record-breaking 205-run opening stand, the very best ever for Pakistan in opposition to South Africa in Check cricket.
Nonetheless, the incident with Mulder appeared to momentarily disrupt the movement for Pakistan. Regardless of this, Babar went on to attain 81 earlier than being dismissed by Marco Jansen. The day ended with Pakistan at 213/1, trailing by 208 runs, with Masood unbeaten on 102, setting the stage for a difficult day 4 the place Pakistan have to bat lengthy to keep away from an innings defeat.
