SA vs SL | Twitter bows to Wiaan Mulder’s grit after his audacious six with a hurt wrist
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South Africa endured a challenging start on the rain-affected first day, losing four top-order wickets. However, the Proteas found stability through skipper Temba Bavuma’s composed 70 off 117 balls, steering his side to a respectable position. Wiaan Mulder supported Bavuma with a crucial partnership but was forced to retire hurt after a fiery delivery from Lahiru Kumara struck his wrist.
As South Africa lost more wickets, Mulder returned to the crease, determined to contribute despite his injury. His defining moment came in the 49th over. Facing a tossed-up delivery from Sri Lankan skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, Mulder stepped out confidently, reading the lack of spin perfectly. He unleashed a clean, straight hit over long-off for a magnificent six, sending the crowd into raptures. The Johannesburg-born all-rounder celebrated with a fist pump to his partner, Kagiso Rabada, showcasing his resilience. Social media buzzed with praise for Mulder’s daring approach, with fans applauding the grit and brilliance behind his unforgettable six.
That six must've hurt him
— Pandit Pranoob (@pranoob76889)
The very last thing
This is the last thing we needed right now 😬
— Werner (@Werries_)
We needed his batting now, and his bowling later and it is his bowling hand
Mulder goes off retired hurt
If needed
“ if needed Mulder will bat “ by SA management. what the fuck is if needed. His team desperately needs him to bat here
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan)
Turn
Greame smith turning on his grave looking at Mulder . Man up and get into the middle lad . You still have 5 fingers in your hand
— Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan)
Good
Wiaan Mulder will go for X-rays on his hand during the lunch break
— Werner (@Werries_)
Legendary
Keshav playing as if he is concussion Sub for Mulder🔥
— Ustaad Aadmi (@UstaadAdmi)
Very sad
Oh dear! That's very sad and so not what South Africa needed. Hope Mulder is alright
— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7)
Did he know?
Did Temba know Wiaan Mulder will bat again? Great knock nonetheless. Lone ranger.
— IG: johngoliath (@JohnGoliath82)
Gone
Bavuma gone for 70 and Mulder will come out to bat
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
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Exciting
Exciting session of SL pace bowling underway in Durban as Lahiru Kumara gets Mulder pushing him back into his crease.
— Samee Chaudhry (@SameeSays)
Bavuma's proteas in dire straits
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