Pakistan’s top batter, Babar Azam, answered his critics in the best possible way during BBL 15 by scoring his first fifty for the Sydney Sixers at the SCG against Sydney Thunder.
Babar did not start the tournament well. In his first two matches, he struggled to score runs, and many cricket fans began doubting his ability to play in Australia. They questioned whether he could deal with the fast pace and extra bounce of Australian pitches.
These discussions were widely shared on social media, turning his slow start into a topic of criticism and debate. Some said he needed time to adjust, while others claimed he was not suited for Australian conditions.
However, Babar showed great patience, calmness, and confidence in the Sixers’ third match. After the early fall of Daniel Hughes, Babar took responsibility and played the role of an anchor.
He rotated the strike with smart singles and doubles while allowing Josh Philippe to play attacking shots. Together, they built an impressive partnership, choosing the right deliveries to hit and keeping the scoreboard moving.
Babar played with his usual elegance cover drives, flicks, and straight shots down the ground. His innings mixed classic cricket with power hitting. Soon, the partnership crossed a hundred runs, helping the Sixers set up a strong total.
Babar completed his first BBL fifty with style, smashing boundaries around the field. He was finally dismissed in the 18th over by Reece Topley, but by then he had already made his point. The innings proved his class, skill, and temperament on Australian soil.
With this performance, Babar Azam showed that champions rise under pressure and answer criticism through action, not words.
