[Watch] Babar Azam Loses Temper as Wiaan Mulder Hits Him with the Ball in SA vs PAK
Babar Azam and Wiaan Mulder engaged in a heated exchange in South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test.
In the ongoing second Test between Pakistan and South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town, a heated moment between Babar Azam and Wiaan Mulder grabbed attention. The incident occurred when Mulder, seemingly frustrated, threw the ball at Babar during his follow-through.
The day has been a memorable one for Babar Azam, who struck two fifties in the match. However, it hasn’t been smooth sailing for Pakistan as a team. After being bowled out for just 194 runs in their first innings, the visitors were forced to follow on by South Africa, who had earlier posted a massive total of 615 runs.
Tensions Rise as Babar Azam Confronts Mulder
Pakistan began their second innings on a strong note, with Babar Azam and Shan Masood putting up a solid 150-run partnership for the opening wicket. As frustration grew in the South African camp, things boiled over in Wiaan Mulder’s over. Spotting Babar slightly out of the crease, Mulder threw the ball at him, missing the stumps by a big margin.
Babar, clearly unhappy, confronted the bowler. The two exchanged words, and Babar even gestured toward the stumps, showing his displeasure. The situation required the intervention of the umpires and teammates to cool things down.
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For Babar Azam fans, it has been a joyful day, as the batter notched up two fifties in the match. After struggling with form for a long time, going 19 innings without a fifty, Babar has now bounced back with three fifties in his last three outings.
As of now, Pakistan is 155/0 in their second innings and showing fight after being asked to follow on. South Africa will need to break this opening partnership soon if they hope to maintain control of the match.
