Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam had a tough day in the first T20 International against South Africa, as he was dismissed for a duck (zero runs) after facing just two deliveries from Corbin Bosch.
This was Babar’s eighth duck in T20Is, bringing him level with former captain Shahid Afridi’s record for the most zeroes by a Pakistani batter in the format.
The match, played in Rawalpindi, turned out to be a disappointing one for both Babar and the team. Pakistan struggled badly with the bat and failed to chase the target, eventually losing by 55 runs.
Fans took to social media to express frustration over Babar’s performance. Many criticized his poor fielding after he missed a run-out chance and dropped a catch, further adding to the team’s troubles. Others voiced concern about his recent lack of consistency and his leadership under pressure.
Cricket experts noted that while Babar remains one of Pakistan’s most reliable batters, this game highlighted the growing pressure on him to deliver in big matches.
His early dismissal left Pakistan’s batting lineup exposed, and South Africa took full advantage by maintaining tight bowling and sharp fielding throughout the innings.
With the next T20I approaching, fans will be watching closely to see how Babar bounces back. His form will be crucial if Pakistan hopes to recover and level the series against a confident South African side.
