[WATCH]- Wiaan Mulder Throws Ball At Babar Azam, Sparks Heated Exchange

Day 3 of the New Year’s Test between South Africa and Pakistan saw a heated moment at Newlands in Cape Town. South African pacer Wiaan Mulder threw the ball aggressively toward Babar Azam, striking him on the pads during the 32nd over of Pakistan’s second innings after a follow-on was enforced.

Babar had played a drive back to the bowler, and Mulder, collecting the ball in his follow-through, threw it back, missing the stumps by a large margin. Babar, standing slightly outside his crease, was visibly irritated by the unnecessary throw.

Tensions rose when the wicketkeeper attempted a cheeky run-out as Babar stepped out of his crease in response to Mulder. The altercation led to an on-field confrontation, with the umpires intervening to calm the situation. Aiden Markram and Shan Masood also spoke to Babar to ease the tension.

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SA vs PAK: Event Highlights

Pakistan mounted a strong fightback on Day 3 of the Cape Town Test against South Africa, highlighted by a record-breaking opening partnership between Shan Masood and Babar Azam.

After being bowled out for 194 in their first innings, Pakistan’s hopes were revived by a 205-run stand, marking the highest opening partnership for the team while following on in Test history.

Starting the day at 64/3 in their first innings, Pakistan struggled against South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan added important runs, though both fell just short of half-centuries.

The lower order collapsed as Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj shared eight wickets, giving South Africa a commanding 421-run lead. In the second innings, Masood and Babar countered South Africa’s pace and spin with resilience.

Masood ended a lean patch by scoring his sixth Test century, while Babar contributed a fluent 81. Their partnership frustrated the hosts, who were undisciplined, conceding 23 no-balls throughout the match.

South Africa enforced the follow-on, hoping for a quick finish, but Pakistan’s fightback left them trailing by 208 runs at stumps. With Masood unbeaten on 102, the visitors still have a slim chance of forcing a result, setting up an exciting final two days.

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