Australia continued their winning run in South Africa as they defeated the hosts by 120 runs in the first of the four-match Test series. The visitors were favourites coming into the series given their record in the rainbow nation and kept a lid on the under-fire home side from the word go. It was Mitchell Starc&#8217;s skill to reverse-swing the old ball which made the difference in the end and just didn&#8217;t allow South Africa who were thinking of a chasing down 417 after the defining partnership between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/aiden-markram-gets-new-assignment-2018-season/" rel="noopener"><strong>Aiden Markram</strong></a> and Quinton de Kock.

When two equally matched and higher-ranked teams meet, the tempers are expected to flare with the matches being fought closely. The opening Test of the series was not an exception either for that with players from both the sides getting involved in a heated conversation a number of times. While all these things are part and parcel of the game but they should not cross the line which seems to have happened in this game.

Here we bring you the top 5 heated moments during the course of this Test match:

5. Rabada clapping for Warner after dismissal

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228072" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kagiso-Rabada.jpg" alt="Kagiso Rabada" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228072" class="wp-caption-text">Kagiso Rabada gives a send-off to David Warner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Australia were in a strong position after skittling South Africa out for a paltry total of 162 in their first innings. They bagged a huge lead of 189 runs and it was time for their batsmen to have some fun in the second innings and bat the hosts out of the game. Accordingly, the opening duo of David Warner and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/no-malice-action-says-cameron-bancroft-bairstow-headbutt-controversy/" rel="noopener"><strong>Cameron Bancroft</strong></a> started off confidently and accumulated runs at a faster pace. The former, especially, was more attacking in his approach and was threatening to take the game away from South Africa.

However, the first ball of the 14th over of the innings proved to be his undoing as he hit the shortish delivery from Kagiso Rabada straight to the wide mid-on fielder. Soon after the wicket, Rabada clapped by looking at Warner and had something to say to him while he was going off. Though the umpire Kumar Dharmasena right away interfered and took the bowler away to avoid any ugly scenes. The umpire also had a word with the skipper Faf du Plessis and warned the bowler for the same.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228082" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-2.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228082" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates the wicket of Theunis de Bruyn. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

South Africa were 4 down on just 49 runs in their second innings during the chase of 417 and Australia were expected to run through their line-up and wrap up the game. But the duo of Aiden Markram and Theunis de Bruyn proved to be a thorn in the flesh for the visitors and added 87 in almost 26 overs. Even the Australians didn&#8217;t expect for them to stuck it out in the middle and were visibly frustrated.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mitchell-starc-becomes-the-most-expensive-foreign-player-for-kkr/" rel="noopener"><strong>Mitchell Starc</strong></a>, however, tried to disturb De Bruyn by sledging after he came back for a new spell. He constantly chirped words by looking at the batsman who was defending and leaving the balls according to its merit. The battle, however, was won by De Bruyn as he showed nerves of steel and drove beautifully during his stay in the middle. In the end, it was Josh Hazlewood who scalped him and broke the frustrating stand for the Aussies.

3. Paine and Co. taunting Markram over de Villiers&#8217; run-out

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228078" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-1.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228078" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner celebrates the run out of AB de Villiers with his teammates. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The early fall of wickets of Dean Elgar and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/josh-hazlewood-to-not-rest-easy-on-hashim-amla/" rel="noopener"><strong>Hashim Amla</strong></a> meant the onus was on AB de Villiers once again in the mammoth chase. He was in the flow as well after staying unbeaten in the first innings by scoring 70. But he could not score even a run and bagged a golden duck after involving in a mix-up with his partner Markram. The ball was punched towards backward square leg where Warner was stationed and De Villiers went for a run only to be denied by his partner.

But it was too late with the Warner throwing the ball and Lyon disturbing the stumps sent back the best batsman in the South African line-up. While it was a huge blow for the home team, Australian players tried to get under the skin of Markram by taunting him about running out the best player in the World. Even the wicket-keeper Tim Paine admitted in the press conference that they threw some words at the batsman and tried to unsettle him.

2. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nathan-lyon-charged-dropping-ball-ab-de-villiers/" rel="noopener">Lyon dropping the ball on De Villiers</a>

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228083" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nathan-Lyon.jpg" alt="Nathan Lyon" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228083" class="wp-caption-text">Nathan Lyon dropped the ball suspiciously close to AB de Villiers after running him out. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

South Africa needed AB de Villiers to play a big knock in the second innings in order to gun down the huge target of 417. But he was agonisingly caught short courtesy a good fielding effort from Warner and bagged a golden duck. The ball was tucked to the backward square leg by Markram and De Villiers straight away ran in pursuit of the quick single. But there was no chance for a run and Markram rightfully denied him. De Villiers hobbled on his way back and was on the ground in his attempt to come back.

After disturbing the stumps, Nathan Lyon dropped the ball the batsman&#8217;s chest and joined his team in their celebrations. Though it was unknowingly done by the bowler, the actions from him were not in the spirit of the game. Lyon has also been charged under Level 1 offence which he accepted and also apologised to AB de Villiers which is a nice gesture from the cricketer.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228073" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-sledges-Quinton-de-Kock.jpg" alt="David Warner sledges Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228073" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner sledges Quinton de Kock. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The things heated up significantly on the fourth day when David Warner and Quinton de Kock were involved in a banter while going back for the tea break. The match was getting close courtesy the partnership between Markram and De Kock and the sledging was also going from the visitors. However, while on their way back and into the tunnel, Warner looked extremely angry over de Kock and even ran over him only to be held back by his teammates.

The CCTV footage of the ugly altercation has also gone viral now and reports suggest that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-david-warners-altercation-with-quinton-de-kock-was-a-result-of-barb-about-his-wife/" rel="noopener"><strong>De Kock had a personal dig at Warner</strong></a> which evoked an emotional response from him. While the sledging and the banter on the field are part and parcel of the game, the players should never cross the line which then might take the ugly turn. However, the ICC is looking into the incident now and both the players might get fined over the matter.

<p>Australia continued their winning run in South Africa as they defeated the hosts by 120 runs in the first of the four-match Test series. The visitors were favourites coming into the series given their record in the rainbow nation and kept a lid on the under-fire home side from the word go. It was Mitchell Starc’s skill to reverse-swing the old ball which made the difference in the end and just didn’t allow South Africa who were thinking of a chasing down 417 after the defining partnership between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/aiden-markram-gets-new-assignment-2018-season/" rel="noopener"><strong>Aiden Markram</strong></a> and Quinton de Kock.</p>
<p>When two equally matched and higher-ranked teams meet, the tempers are expected to flare with the matches being fought closely. The opening Test of the series was not an exception either for that with players from both the sides getting involved in a heated conversation a number of times. While all these things are part and parcel of the game but they should not cross the line which seems to have happened in this game.</p>
<h3>Here we bring you the top 5 heated moments during the course of this Test match:</h3>
<h3>5. Rabada clapping for Warner after dismissal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228072" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228072" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-228072" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kagiso-Rabada.jpg" alt="Kagiso Rabada" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228072" class="wp-caption-text">Kagiso Rabada gives a send-off to David Warner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australia were in a strong position after skittling South Africa out for a paltry total of 162 in their first innings. They bagged a huge lead of 189 runs and it was time for their batsmen to have some fun in the second innings and bat the hosts out of the game. Accordingly, the opening duo of David Warner and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/no-malice-action-says-cameron-bancroft-bairstow-headbutt-controversy/" rel="noopener"><strong>Cameron Bancroft</strong></a> started off confidently and accumulated runs at a faster pace. The former, especially, was more attacking in his approach and was threatening to take the game away from South Africa.</p>
<p>However, the first ball of the 14th over of the innings proved to be his undoing as he hit the shortish delivery from Kagiso Rabada straight to the wide mid-on fielder. Soon after the wicket, Rabada clapped by looking at Warner and had something to say to him while he was going off. Though the umpire Kumar Dharmasena right away interfered and took the bowler away to avoid any ugly scenes. The umpire also had a word with the skipper Faf du Plessis and warned the bowler for the same.</p>
<h3>4. Starc sledging De Bruyn</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228082" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228082" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-228082" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-2.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228082" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates the wicket of Theunis de Bruyn. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South Africa were 4 down on just 49 runs in their second innings during the chase of 417 and Australia were expected to run through their line-up and wrap up the game. But the duo of Aiden Markram and Theunis de Bruyn proved to be a thorn in the flesh for the visitors and added 87 in almost 26 overs. Even the Australians didn’t expect for them to stuck it out in the middle and were visibly frustrated.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mitchell-starc-becomes-the-most-expensive-foreign-player-for-kkr/" rel="noopener"><strong>Mitchell Starc</strong></a>, however, tried to disturb De Bruyn by sledging after he came back for a new spell. He constantly chirped words by looking at the batsman who was defending and leaving the balls according to its merit. The battle, however, was won by De Bruyn as he showed nerves of steel and drove beautifully during his stay in the middle. In the end, it was Josh Hazlewood who scalped him and broke the frustrating stand for the Aussies.</p>
<h3>3. Paine and Co. taunting Markram over de Villiers’ run-out</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228078" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228078" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-228078" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-1.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228078" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner celebrates the run out of AB de Villiers with his teammates. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The early fall of wickets of Dean Elgar and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/josh-hazlewood-to-not-rest-easy-on-hashim-amla/" rel="noopener"><strong>Hashim Amla</strong></a> meant the onus was on AB de Villiers once again in the mammoth chase. He was in the flow as well after staying unbeaten in the first innings by scoring 70. But he could not score even a run and bagged a golden duck after involving in a mix-up with his partner Markram. The ball was punched towards backward square leg where Warner was stationed and De Villiers went for a run only to be denied by his partner.</p>
<p>But it was too late with the Warner throwing the ball and Lyon disturbing the stumps sent back the best batsman in the South African line-up. While it was a huge blow for the home team, Australian players tried to get under the skin of Markram by taunting him about running out the best player in the World. Even the wicket-keeper Tim Paine admitted in the press conference that they threw some words at the batsman and tried to unsettle him.</p>
<h3>2. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nathan-lyon-charged-dropping-ball-ab-de-villiers/" rel="noopener">Lyon dropping the ball on De Villiers</a></h3>
<figure id="attachment_228083" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228083" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-228083" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nathan-Lyon.jpg" alt="Nathan Lyon" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228083" class="wp-caption-text">Nathan Lyon dropped the ball suspiciously close to AB de Villiers after running him out. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South Africa needed AB de Villiers to play a big knock in the second innings in order to gun down the huge target of 417. But he was agonisingly caught short courtesy a good fielding effort from Warner and bagged a golden duck. The ball was tucked to the backward square leg by Markram and De Villiers straight away ran in pursuit of the quick single. But there was no chance for a run and Markram rightfully denied him. De Villiers hobbled on his way back and was on the ground in his attempt to come back.</p>
<p>After disturbing the stumps, Nathan Lyon dropped the ball the batsman’s chest and joined his team in their celebrations. Though it was unknowingly done by the bowler, the actions from him were not in the spirit of the game. Lyon has also been charged under Level 1 offence which he accepted and also apologised to AB de Villiers which is a nice gesture from the cricketer.</p>
<h3>1. Warner-de Kock altercation</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228073" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228073" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-228073" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-sledges-Quinton-de-Kock.jpg" alt="David Warner sledges Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228073" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner sledges Quinton de Kock. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The things heated up significantly on the fourth day when David Warner and Quinton de Kock were involved in a banter while going back for the tea break. The match was getting close courtesy the partnership between Markram and De Kock and the sledging was also going from the visitors. However, while on their way back and into the tunnel, Warner looked extremely angry over de Kock and even ran over him only to be held back by his teammates.</p>
<p>The CCTV footage of the ugly altercation has also gone viral now and reports suggest that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-david-warners-altercation-with-quinton-de-kock-was-a-result-of-barb-about-his-wife/" rel="noopener"><strong>De Kock had a personal dig at Warner</strong></a> which evoked an emotional response from him. While the sledging and the banter on the field are part and parcel of the game, the players should never cross the line which then might take the ugly turn. However, the ICC is looking into the incident now and both the players might get fined over the matter.</p>

<p>Australia continued their winning run in South Africa as they defeated the hosts by 120 runs in the first of the four-match Test series. The visitors were favourites coming into the series given their record in the rainbow nation and kept a lid on the under-fire home side from the word go. It was Mitchell Starc&#8217;s skill to reverse-swing the old ball which made the difference in the end and just didn&#8217;t allow South Africa who were thinking of a chasing down 417 after the defining partnership between <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/aiden-markram-gets-new-assignment-2018-season/" rel="noopener"><strong>Aiden Markram</strong></a> and Quinton de Kock.</p>
<p>When two equally matched and higher-ranked teams meet, the tempers are expected to flare with the matches being fought closely. The opening Test of the series was not an exception either for that with players from both the sides getting involved in a heated conversation a number of times. While all these things are part and parcel of the game but they should not cross the line which seems to have happened in this game.</p>
<h3>Here we bring you the top 5 heated moments during the course of this Test match:</h3>
<h3>5. Rabada clapping for Warner after dismissal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228072" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228072" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228072" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kagiso-Rabada.jpg" alt="Kagiso Rabada" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228072" class="wp-caption-text">Kagiso Rabada gives a send-off to David Warner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australia were in a strong position after skittling South Africa out for a paltry total of 162 in their first innings. They bagged a huge lead of 189 runs and it was time for their batsmen to have some fun in the second innings and bat the hosts out of the game. Accordingly, the opening duo of David Warner and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/no-malice-action-says-cameron-bancroft-bairstow-headbutt-controversy/" rel="noopener"><strong>Cameron Bancroft</strong></a> started off confidently and accumulated runs at a faster pace. The former, especially, was more attacking in his approach and was threatening to take the game away from South Africa.</p>
<p>However, the first ball of the 14th over of the innings proved to be his undoing as he hit the shortish delivery from Kagiso Rabada straight to the wide mid-on fielder. Soon after the wicket, Rabada clapped by looking at Warner and had something to say to him while he was going off. Though the umpire Kumar Dharmasena right away interfered and took the bowler away to avoid any ugly scenes. The umpire also had a word with the skipper Faf du Plessis and warned the bowler for the same.</p>
<h3>4. Starc sledging De Bruyn</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228082" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228082" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228082" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mitchell-Starc-2.jpg" alt="Mitchell Starc" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228082" class="wp-caption-text">Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates the wicket of Theunis de Bruyn. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South Africa were 4 down on just 49 runs in their second innings during the chase of 417 and Australia were expected to run through their line-up and wrap up the game. But the duo of Aiden Markram and Theunis de Bruyn proved to be a thorn in the flesh for the visitors and added 87 in almost 26 overs. Even the Australians didn&#8217;t expect for them to stuck it out in the middle and were visibly frustrated.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/mitchell-starc-becomes-the-most-expensive-foreign-player-for-kkr/" rel="noopener"><strong>Mitchell Starc</strong></a>, however, tried to disturb De Bruyn by sledging after he came back for a new spell. He constantly chirped words by looking at the batsman who was defending and leaving the balls according to its merit. The battle, however, was won by De Bruyn as he showed nerves of steel and drove beautifully during his stay in the middle. In the end, it was Josh Hazlewood who scalped him and broke the frustrating stand for the Aussies.</p>
<h3>3. Paine and Co. taunting Markram over de Villiers&#8217; run-out</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228078" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228078" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228078" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-1.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228078" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner celebrates the run out of AB de Villiers with his teammates. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The early fall of wickets of Dean Elgar and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/josh-hazlewood-to-not-rest-easy-on-hashim-amla/" rel="noopener"><strong>Hashim Amla</strong></a> meant the onus was on AB de Villiers once again in the mammoth chase. He was in the flow as well after staying unbeaten in the first innings by scoring 70. But he could not score even a run and bagged a golden duck after involving in a mix-up with his partner Markram. The ball was punched towards backward square leg where Warner was stationed and De Villiers went for a run only to be denied by his partner.</p>
<p>But it was too late with the Warner throwing the ball and Lyon disturbing the stumps sent back the best batsman in the South African line-up. While it was a huge blow for the home team, Australian players tried to get under the skin of Markram by taunting him about running out the best player in the World. Even the wicket-keeper Tim Paine admitted in the press conference that they threw some words at the batsman and tried to unsettle him.</p>
<h3>2. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/nathan-lyon-charged-dropping-ball-ab-de-villiers/" rel="noopener">Lyon dropping the ball on De Villiers</a></h3>
<figure id="attachment_228083" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228083" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228083" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Nathan-Lyon.jpg" alt="Nathan Lyon" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228083" class="wp-caption-text">Nathan Lyon dropped the ball suspiciously close to AB de Villiers after running him out. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South Africa needed AB de Villiers to play a big knock in the second innings in order to gun down the huge target of 417. But he was agonisingly caught short courtesy a good fielding effort from Warner and bagged a golden duck. The ball was tucked to the backward square leg by Markram and De Villiers straight away ran in pursuit of the quick single. But there was no chance for a run and Markram rightfully denied him. De Villiers hobbled on his way back and was on the ground in his attempt to come back.</p>
<p>After disturbing the stumps, Nathan Lyon dropped the ball the batsman&#8217;s chest and joined his team in their celebrations. Though it was unknowingly done by the bowler, the actions from him were not in the spirit of the game. Lyon has also been charged under Level 1 offence which he accepted and also apologised to AB de Villiers which is a nice gesture from the cricketer.</p>
<h3>1. Warner-de Kock altercation</h3>
<figure id="attachment_228073" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-228073" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-228073" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-sledges-Quinton-de-Kock.jpg" alt="David Warner sledges Quinton de Kock" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-228073" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner sledges Quinton de Kock. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The things heated up significantly on the fourth day when David Warner and Quinton de Kock were involved in a banter while going back for the tea break. The match was getting close courtesy the partnership between Markram and De Kock and the sledging was also going from the visitors. However, while on their way back and into the tunnel, Warner looked extremely angry over de Kock and even ran over him only to be held back by his teammates.</p>
<p>The CCTV footage of the ugly altercation has also gone viral now and reports suggest that <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-david-warners-altercation-with-quinton-de-kock-was-a-result-of-barb-about-his-wife/" rel="noopener"><strong>De Kock had a personal dig at Warner</strong></a> which evoked an emotional response from him. While the sledging and the banter on the field are part and parcel of the game, the players should never cross the line which then might take the ugly turn. However, the ICC is looking into the incident now and both the players might get fined over the matter.</p>

The Test match was fought closely and tempers flared quite often between the players.

South Africa vs Australia, 1st Test: 5 Heated moments

Australia continued their winning run in South Africa as they defeated the hosts by 120 runs in the first of the four-match Test series.