Babar Azam fights with South Africa pacer after he bowls a ball into the stumps; referee, Aiden Markram intervene – Watch

Tensions rise at the New Year’s test between South Africa and Pakistan in Newlands, Cape Town. Babar Azam He once again found himself involved in a heated confrontation, and this time he exchanged a few words with Proteas pacer. Wiaan Mulder in the second entry. After being asked to continue, Babar Azam and Shan Masood He put on a great show and the duo achieved the highest opening stand for Pakistan against South Africa.

Both batsmen surpassed 137 between Imran Farhat and Taufeeq Umar in Faisalabad in 2003. However, in the 32nd over, tensions reached an all-time high when Babar Azam collided with Wiaan Mulder.

On the fourth delivery of the 32nd over, Babar Azam stepped forward to push the ball firmly towards the bowler. Wiaan Mulder picked it up in his follow-up. However, he ended up throwing the ball to the batter.

Babar was not satisfied with this act, so he exchanged a few words with Wiaan Mulder. It is important to note that Babar was slightly outside the box when Mulder threw the ball. The launch, however, went off course.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood, referee, goalkeeper Kyle Verreynne and Proteas captain Aiden Markram came in to calm the atmosphere.

‘Bairstow like it’s over’

Throughout the episode, South Africa goalkeeper Kyle Verreynne tried to escape from Babar Azam in Jonny Bairstow style. Referee Kumar Dharmasena was seen talking to the South African goalkeeper.

Earlier on Day 1, Babar Azam also participated in an episode with South African all-rounder Marco Jansen. The duo were seen exchanging words when the Proteas batsman came out to bat.

Coming back to the match, Pakistan led a strong comeback after being asked to move on. Babar and Shan Masood put up a great show in the second innings.

Earlier, Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in the first innings after South Africa posted 615 runs.

Ryan Rickelton scored 259, while Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne recorded centuries in the first innings.

South Africa have a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after the hosts won the opening Test by two wickets in Centurion. The Proteas have already qualified for the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) and will face Australia in the summit clash, which will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11-16.