Watch –Jos Buttler And Rassie van der Dussen Involved In A Verbal Banter During 2nd ODI

England National Cricket Team captain Jos Buttler and South Africa National Cricket Team star batter Rassie van der Dussen were engaged in a verbal banter during the second ODI of the three-match series at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Sunday, January 29.

The heated verbal altercation between the players took place during the 19th over of the second innings when the Proteas were chasing 343 in the match. The war of words between the star players was caught on the stump mic and a video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

Rassie Van der Dussen, who was batting on 21 off 13 balls at that stage, inside-edged a ball from Adil onto his pad and up into the air. When Jos Buttler went for the catch, the Proteas batter ended up blocking the wicket-keeper as he was looking where the ball went. This led to the gloveman being frustrated.

Jos Buttler gave it back to Van der Dussen and while going back to his keeping position the England captain pushed the Proteas batter.

Rassie van der Dussen — Photo Credit: (Twitter)

“I’m trying to get to the ball,” Buttler said. “What’s your problem Rassie? It’s not all about you all the time.”

Van der Dussen then replied: “No, it’s about you.”

“I’m allowed to try and catch the ball,” added Buttler. “What do you want me to do?” At this point, the umpires intervened, with one of them shouting: “Okay, calm down!”

Watch: Jos Buttler And Rassie van der Dussen Engaged In A Heated Exchange

Buttler vs Van Der Dussen having some heated words. pic.twitter.com/Fov2jLEa78

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 29, 2023

Talking about the match, South Africa National Cricket Team defeated England National Cricket Team by 5 wickets with 5 balls remaining in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.

Batting first England posted 342/7 on the board with the help of incredible performances by Buttler (94*), Harry Brook (80) and Moeen Ali (51). Chasing the target, Temba Bavuma smashed a brilliant century while David Miller smashed an amazing half-century to steer the Proteas to victory alongside Marco Jansen.