Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam faced an unexpected moment in the opening match of the tri series against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi. The crowd was stunned when he was dismissed for a three ball duck, a moment that pushed him ahead of Shahid Afridi on Pakistan’s list of most ducks in T20 internationals. This marked the ninth duck of Babar’s T20I career, a statistic that caught many fans off guard.
Known for his calm batting style and remarkable consistency, Babar was removed by Zimbabwe’s fast bowler Brad Evans, whose sharp delivery surprised him early in the innings. Supporters who were expecting a dominating start watched in disbelief as he walked back without scoring.
Despite this rare setback, Babar remains one of Pakistan’s most accomplished T20 batters, holding records such as being the nation’s highest run scorer in the format. Cricket analysts reminded fans that moments like this are common in the fast paced T20 format where a single mistake can end an innings instantly.
Fans still believe he will recover quickly, especially with more matches left in the tri series. Babar has shown time and again that he can overcome tough moments and return with strong performances. As Pakistan looks ahead to the next game, attention has shifted to how Babar responds and whether he can regain his rhythm and deliver the runs he is widely known for.
