A shocking mid-pitch brawl erupted during the Bangladesh Emerging vs South Africa Emerging Teams’ four-day match, as players Ripon Mondol and Tshepo Ntuli engaged in a physical altercation, halting play.
How the Fight Unfolded
The incident occurred in the 105th over of Bangladesh’s innings when Mondol smashed Ntuli for a six. As Mondol walked toward his batting partner Mehidy Hasan, Ntuli charged at him, leading to a heated confrontation.
- Ntuli shoved Mondol, escalating tensions.
- The South African pacer grabbed Mondol’s helmet, pulling it repeatedly.
- Umpire Kamruzzaman intervened, but Ntuli continued his aggression.
- Three balls later, Ntuli hurled the ball at Mondol, forcing him to fend it off.
Match Officials Yet to Take Action
Despite the violent exchange, no immediate disciplinary action has been taken, as match officials are still reviewing the incident. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) are expected to issue sanctions once the match referee submits his report.
Match Status
Bangladesh posted 371 runs, with Iftakhar Hossain Ifti scoring 109. South Africa ended Day 3 at 152/6, with Muhammad Manack scoring 54 off 95 balls.
This controversial clash has sparked debates on sportsmanship and discipline, with fans and experts calling for strict action against the players involved.
