These days Pakistan team is on South Africa tour. A 3-match ODI series is being played between the two teams. Its second match was played in Cape Town on Thursday 19 December. During this, Pakistani captain Mohammad Rizwan was seen clashing with Heinrich Klaasen. There was a heated argument between the two in the live match, the video of which is going viral on social media. Seeing both of them arguing, the umpires present on the field had to intervene to cool down the matter.

Why was there a heated argument between the two?

The heated incident between the Pakistan captain and Klaasen took place during the 26th over of the second innings. Chasing 330 runs, South Africa had scored 140 runs at the loss of 4 wickets. Haris Rauf got the responsibility of the 26th over. According to Cricbuzz, after the last ball was bowled, he said something to Klaasen, which he did not like. Angered by this, Klassen also responded. Then the Pakistan captain also joined this debate. Seeing the matter heating up, the umpire came forward and pacified the players.

CONTROVERSY IN CAPE TOWN

KLAASEN NOT HAPPY WITH THE BALL CONDITION AND RIZWAN SAID SOMETHING TO HIM IN ENGLISH #SAvPAK #tapmad #DontStopStreaming #CatchEveryMatch pic.twitter.com/zmg4hKCsmz

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) December 19, 2024

During this, the Pakistan captain told Klaasen, 'I am not talking to you.' However, another claim is being made on social media that Klaasen was not happy with the condition of the ball. He complained about this matter, after which the matter heated up and there was a debate on this matter. Due to lack of clear audio, any claim cannot be justified.

Pakistan captures the series

Pakistan team had scored 329 runs while batting first. In response, the South African team collapsed for 248 runs. Under the captaincy of Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan won this match by 81 runs. With this, it has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series. The series will remain in his name even if he loses the third and last match. Not only this, Pakistan has become the most successful foreign team in terms of winning bilateral ODI series in South Africa. It defeated South Africa for the third time in the ODI series at home.