Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam is known for his calm nature on the field. But on Sunday, January 5, in the Cape Town Test against South Africa, such an incident happened that Babar lost his temper in the middle of the field. The incident occurred in the 32nd over of Pakistan’s second innings, when a throw from South African bowler Wiaan Mulder enraged Babar.
What happened on the field?
Mulder brought the fourth ball in the 32nd over of the second innings. Babar Azam tried to drive the ball straight, but the ball went straight to the bowler. After this, in an attempt to show aggression, Mulder threw the ball hard at the striker’s end, which hit Babar Azam directly on his feet.
Mulder’s actions and Babar’s anger
After the throw, instead of apologizing, Mulder made some taunts to Babar. Seeing this act, Babar Azam lost his temper. The matter escalated so much that the umpire and South African batsman Aiden Markram had to intervene and calm the situation.
Mulder’s frustration or strategy?
This aggression of the bowler can be considered as the result of his disappointment. In Pakistan’s second innings, Babar Azam and Shan Masood troubled the South African bowlers a lot by making a partnership of 141 runs for the first wicket.
Match status: Pakistan is struggling
First innings:
- South Africa won the toss and batted first and scored a huge 615 runs.
- Pakistan team collapsed for just 194 runs in the first innings.
Second innings (follow on):
- Pakistan was forced to follow on.
- Pakistan made a good start in the second innings and scored 213 runs at the loss of 1 wicket.
- Shan Masood is at the crease after scoring 102* runs.
Nevertheless, Pakistan is still 208 runs behind South Africa’s score.
There is hope for the partnership between Babar and Masood
After Pakistan’s poor performance in the first innings, Babar Azam and Shan Masood took over the team in the second innings. Their 141-run partnership prevented the team from heading towards defeat.
Will Babar and Masood be able to save Pakistan?
Pakistan team may be struggling, but the innings of Shan Masood and Babar Azam can take the team to a respectable position. Will Pakistan be able to make a comeback in this match, or will South Africa win the series 2-0?
