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"Shut Up And Play": Mohammad Rizwan, Heinrich Klaasen Engage In Heated Affair On Field. Video

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and South Africa wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen had a heated argument on the field during the second ODI between the two sides at Cape Town on Thursday. Though there isn't a confirmation on the matter of the argument, it has been claimed that the South Africa star wasn't happy with the condition of the ball being used. Rizwan, however, was in no mood to pay heed to Klaasen's complaints and suggested he should continue playing. The clash went on for a while, prompting other players and the umpires to intervene too.

Heinrich Klaasen Fined 15 Percent Of Match For Code Of Conduct Breach

South Africa's prolific batter Heinrich Klaasen has been fined 15% of his match fee for committing a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, said ICC in a statement. One demerit point has also been added to his disciplinary record for violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to "abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an International Match." The incident took place during the second ODI on Thursday between South Africa and Pakistan. Klaasen was a standout performer with the bat for the hosts, scoring a valiant 97 off 74 balls as South Africa faced a challenging chase of 330.

Kamran Ghulam, Shaheen Afridi Star; Pakistan Seal Back-To-Back Away ODI Series Wins

Right-hand batter Kamran Ghulam and left-arm seamer Shaheen Afridi's exceptional performances guided Pakistan to victory over South Africa by 81 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Newlands on Thursday. With this win, Pakistan take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series with the last fixture to be played at Johannesburg on Sunday. The Asian side got half-centuries from skipper Mohammad Rizwan (80), Babar Azam (73) and Kamran Ghulam (63) when compiling a total of 329 and that proved too much for the Proteas as a clinical bowling performance from Shaheen Afridi (4/47) and Naseem Shah (3/37) guided the visitors home.

South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score Updates 2nd ODI

SA vs PAK Live Score Updates 2nd ODI: South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan in the second ODI at the Newlands in Cape Town. Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha starred with the bat as Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the series on Tuesday in Paarl. Ayub (109) and Salman (82 not out) shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four. Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam have come under fierce criticism of late, and the star duo will look to bounce back to form. (Live Scorecard)

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming: South Africa are all set to host Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday in Cape Town. The visitors have taken 1-0 lead in the series after registering a three-wicket win in the first game. Earlier on Tuesday, Saim Ayub hit a superb 109 and Salman Agha starred with bat and ball as Pakistan beat South Africa. The left-handed Ayub and Salman (82 not out) shared a fifth wicket partnership of 141, rescuing Pakistan from 60 for four.

"South Africa Have Set Sights On Seeing Itself In WTC Final": Temba Bavuma

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma stated that his team has firmly set their sights on entering their first-ever World Test Championship Final, to be held at Lord's in June next year. South Africa are currently sitting on top of the standings for the ongoing cycle with 63.33 PCT, ahead of their two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting with the Boxing Day game on December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. It will be followed by the New Year's game at Newlands in Cape Town, starting on January 3.

Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder Picked In South Africa Test Squad Against Pakistan Despite Injuries

Keshav Maharaj and Wiaan Mulder have been included in South Africa's Test squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting on December 26 in Centurion, despite being on varied stages of their respective injuries. Maharaj sustained an acute groin strain on Tuesday during warm-ups ahead of the first ODI against Pakistan at Boland Park in Paarl. Cricket South Africa (CSA) said Maharaj will undergo a scan on Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. Mulder's inclusion comes as he completed the final phase of his recovery from a fractured right middle finger, which kept him out of the second Test against Sri Lanka. If Mulder is selected for the first Test, CSA said batter Matthew Breetzke will be released from the squad.

Updated World Test Championship Table After India vs Australia Brisbane Test Ends In A Draw

India are sitting third on the World Test Championship (WTC) table after Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep's spirited tenth-wicket partnership helped India salvage a crucial draw against Australia in the rain-marred third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at the Gabba on Wednesday. While their effort ensured that the five-match series remained evenly poised at 1-1, it also set the stage for a dramatic finish to the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025 qualification race.

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"Shut Up And Play": Mohammad Rizwan, Heinrich Klaasen Engage In Heated Affair On Field. Video

Heinrich Klaasen Fined 15 Percent Of Match For Code Of Conduct Breach

Kamran Ghulam, Shaheen Afridi Star; Pakistan Seal Back-To-Back Away ODI Series Wins

South Africa vs Pakistan Live Score Updates 2nd ODI

South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd ODI Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

"South Africa Have Set Sights On Seeing Itself In WTC Final": Temba Bavuma

Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder Picked In South Africa Test Squad Against Pakistan Despite Injuries

Updated World Test Championship Table After India vs Australia Brisbane Test Ends In A Draw