Islamabad(The COW News Digital)Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has once again been dismissed for a duck in Twenty20 International cricket, equaling an unwanted record in the format. The incident occurred during the tri-nation T20 series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan faced Sri Lanka on Thursday.
This marks the 10th time Babar Azam has been dismissed for zero in a T20 International match. Earlier in the same series, he had also been out for a duck against Zimbabwe in the first game, adding to a growing tally of low scores in the shortest format.
With this performance, Babar has joined former Pakistani batsmen Saeed Ajmal and Umar Akmal in the list of players with the most ducks in T20I cricket. The record now shows Babar, Umar Akmal, and Saeed Ajmal each with 10 dismissals for zero.
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Analyzing the statistics, Umar Akmal was dismissed for a duck 10 times in 84 T20Is, Saeed Ajmal 10 times in 55 matches, while Babar Azam has now matched the same in 135 T20Is. Despite being one of Pakistan’s most consistent and reliable batters, Babar has struggled to convert starts in certain high-pressure matches, particularly in the fast-paced T20 format.
The latest duck drew mixed reactions from fans and cricket analysts. While some expressed concern over Babar’s vulnerability against new-ball bowlers, others emphasized that his overall batting average and contributions in ODIs and Tests continue to make him one of Pakistan’s leading cricketers.
Pakistan’s performance in the tri-nation series remains under scrutiny, with expectations high from the team’s star players in both domestic and international conditions. Analysts suggest that while individual records such as ducks are part of the game, consistency and the ability to bounce back remain the hallmark of top-class players.
Babar Azam’s technical prowess, leadership as Pakistan’s captain, and contributions in crucial matches still underscore his standing as one of the country’s premier batsmen. Cricket experts note that despite occasional setbacks, his role in building innings and guiding younger players remains invaluable.
Fans will be watching closely in upcoming matches to see whether Babar can break the duck streak and regain momentum, particularly as Pakistan aims to assert dominance in the ongoing tri-nation T20 series.
