[WATCH]- Tristan Stubbs Survives Wild Moment In ENG vs SA 2nd ODI

South Africa and Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Tristan Stubbs came close to being dismissed hit-wicket in a bizarre incident during the second ODI of the three-match series against England on Thursday, September 4, at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. In the first delivery of the 31st over of the Proteas’ innings, Saqib Mahmood bowled a length ball.

Stubbs, playing off the back foot, lost control of his bat, which flew over his shoulder and landed just in front of the stumps as he dived to save his wicket. You can watch the video here:

How on earth has that missed? 🤯

Tristan Stubbs you’re a lucky boy! 😅 pic.twitter.com/sSMSLpwifM

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 4, 2025

Meanwhile, Saqib appeared shocked, covering his face in disbelief as England narrowly missed a fortuitous wicket.

Stubbs And Breetzke Fifties Give South Africa Upper Hand In 2nd ODI vs England

England captain Harry Brook won the toss and opted to field first. South Africa’s openers, Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton, gave their side a strong start, putting together 51 runs in the first 10 overs. Jofra Archer ended the partnership by dismissing Rickelton for 35 off 33 balls, breaking the 73-run opening stand.

Soon after, Adil Rashid claimed Markram, who fell just short of a fifty, scoring 49 off 64 deliveries. Proteas captain Temba Bavuma had a poor outing, managing only four runs off seven balls. Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke then took charge, with Breetzke registering his fourth fifty and Stubbs his third.

The duo put on 147 runs from 126 balls for the fourth wicket before Archer dismissed Breetzke for 85 off 77 balls. At the time of writing, South Africa were 240/4 after 40 overs, with Stubbs on 55 and Dewald Brevis yet to score. A victory today would secure the series for the Proteas, who had successfully chased 132 in the first ODI at Leeds, winning by seven wickets.

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