The second ODI between Australia and South Africa at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay was drama-filled, with a strange incident involving Wiaan Mulder. Mulder was introduced in the attack to bowl the 10th over. But on his run-up for the first delivery, he slipped horribly just as he was about to release the ball. His back foot slid along the crease, and he awkwardly fell onto his knees before falling onto the ground. Fortunately, the Proteas all-rounder went unscathed and after inspecting the landing area, he resumed his position from the mark. Watch the video here: Wiaan Mulder had a scary fall running in for his first delivery of the evening, but dismissed Mitch Marsh just moments later. #AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/XhA8blau3v — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) August 22, 2025 Making the moment all the more interesting was the way Mulder reacted instantly. On only the second ball of the same over, he got rid of Australian opener Mitchell Marsh, shattering a good start for the hosts. His slip became an unexpected highlight of the match, and fans soon caught on to it as one of those strange cricket moments. Also Read | ICC Punishes Adam Zampa for Using Foul Language in 1st ODI vs SA Australia Restricts the Proteas at 277 South Africa, who chose to bat first, had a mixed day on the field. They lost both openers cheaply to Xavier Bartlett, getting behind early. But Matthew Breetzke counter-attacked in great style, dispatching 16 runs from Aaron Hardie's first over. His belligerent 88 and Tristan Stubbs' elegant 74 laid a solid foundation for the Proteas at 179/3 in the 31st over. But just as things were poised for a 320-plus aggregate, the meltdown happened. South Africa lost their remaining seven wickets for just 98 runs. Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa, among others, tightened the noose towards the end, as Australia dragged things back. The pitch behaved two-paced initially, but with an old ball, batting became increasingly easy. Nevertheless, the Proteas were unable to capitalize to the last and were bowled out for 277 on five balls remaining. Australia is left with a target that is difficult but not impossible, making the way for a thrilling run chase at Mackay.