Pakistan star batter Babar Azam equalled an unwanted T20I record during the tri-series match against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Babar was dismissed for a golden duck after being trapped by Dushmanta Chameera’s delivery. The ball nipped back sharply after pitching and hit his back knee, sending him back to the pavilion without scoring.
This dismissal placed Babar Azam alongside Umar Akmal and Saim Ayub on Pakistan’s T20I ducks leaderboard. He now has 10 ducks in 135 T20I matches, ranking third in this unwanted category.
The current list of most ducks for Pakistan in T20Is is:
- Umar Akmal – 10 ducks in 84 matches
- Saim Ayub – 10 ducks in 52* matches
- Babar Azam – 10 ducks in 135* matches
- Shahid Afridi – 8 ducks in 98 matches
- Kamran Akmal – 7 ducks in 58 matches
- Mohammad Hafeez – 7 ducks in 119 matches
At the time of reporting, Pakistan were struggling at 44-4 in six overs while chasing Sri Lanka’s challenging total of 185 runs.
Earlier, Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara played a match-winning innings, scoring 76 off 48 balls. His knock helped Sri Lanka post a strong total in this must-win T20I tri-series game.
Babar Azam, despite this rare setback, remains Pakistan’s key batter and captain. Analysts note that while golden ducks are disappointing, his overall record in international cricket continues to be impressive.
Fans and cricket experts discussed Babar Azam’s dismissal widely on social media, emphasizing that even top players can face challenging days. Pakistan will now rely on their middle and lower-order batters to chase the remaining target and stay alive in the tri-series.
Babar Azam’s golden duck serves as a reminder of cricket’s unpredictable nature. Even the best batters can face sudden setbacks, making every match exciting for fans worldwide.
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