Tension boiled over in a test match between South Africa and Bangladesh. Two players got into a heated argument that turned physical. The incident happened on May 28, 2025, during the second day of the four-day test match at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.
The trouble started when South Africa’s off-spinner Tsepo Ntuli bowled the 105th over. Bangladesh’s number 10 batsman, Mondol, hit a six off the first ball. As Ntuli approached him, the two started arguing. The umpires rushed in to intervene.
What happened next
Ntuli grabbed Mondol’s helmet and pulled him twice. Mondol retaliated by shoving Ntuli. The situation escalated, with Mondol even raising his bat in anger. South Africa’s players tried to calm things down.
The incident has sparked a lot of discussion on social media. A video of the altercation has gone viral, with many people weighing in on what happened. Some have criticized the players for letting things get out of hand.
South Africa Emerging player and Bangladesh player got into a physical fight during a test match. The incident has sparked a lot of debate on social media. #Cricket #CricketFight pic.twitter.com/DloHjBi6en
— Paglu (@CrickitPaglu) May 28, 2025
Background
The test match between South Africa and Bangladesh started on May 27, 2025. On the first day, Bangladesh scored 242 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. The second day saw the lower-order batsmen put up a strong fight, with the 8th and 9th wickets adding 45 and 67 runs, respectively.
South Africa is set to play Australia in the World Test Championship final on June 11, 2025. The team has started preparing for the big match and will travel to England soon. However, this incident has taken the focus away from their upcoming game.
The incident has raised questions about player behavior and sportsmanship in cricket. While tensions can run high in competitive sports, physical altercations are not common in cricket. The incident has sparked a debate about what constitutes acceptable behavior on the field.