South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder shattered star England batter Joe Root’s stumps with a brilliant delivery during the 11th match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The group stage match between England and South Africa is taking place at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday, March 1.
The Jos Buttler-led team got off to a poor start with the bat after winning the toss in their last match of the ongoing tournament. England lost three wickets for 37 runs inside the powerplay. Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen dismissed openers Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, and No. 3 batter Jamie Smith with the new ball.
Watch: Wiaan Mulder Knocks Over Joe Root’s Stumps with Brilliant Delivery
On the third ball of the 18th over in England’s innings, Wiaan Mulder bowled Joe Root with a scrambled-seam delivery. The England batter missed the delivery on middle stump while attempting a flick. Root failed to make contact with the bat as the ball deflected off his back leg before crashing into the stumps.
Mulder celebrated with a leap and fist pump, while Root walked off by gesturing about the ball’s movement. Root scored 37 off 44 balls, hitting four fours and a six. This dismissal left England in deeper trouble at five down, with both set batters, including Harry Brook, departing in consecutive overs.
You can watch the video of the wicket below:
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