Image: Babar Azam was involved in a heated exchange with Wiaan Mulder / © ESPN
The game has been intense between Pakistan and South Africa in the ongoing Test series, with Babar Azam making a strong comeback after being dropped from the Test team during the England series. He scored a solid half-century in the first game and continued his form with another brilliant innings in the second match. His partnership with Shan Masood, which yielded 205 runs for the opening wicket, showcased his class and composure.
However, Babar’s on-field performance was marred by a heated argument with South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder. This incident occurred in the 32nd over of the innings when Mulder threw the ball at Babar after a drive, which was way off-target. The throw seemed intentional, angering Babar, who left his crease to confront Mulder. Tensions flared, and the umpires had to intervene to calm the situation down. Aiden Markram and Shan Masood also played a role in defusing the tension.
Despite this altercation, Babar continued his solid batting, scoring 81 runs off 124 balls with 10 fours before being dismissed by Marco Jansen. His performance has been crucial for Pakistan’s efforts in the match against South Africa.