Babar Azam was simply sensational with his batting during their recent Champions Cup match. Representing the Stallions, Azam was at it again as he squared off against Shahnawaz Dahani. He showed the world why he is one of Pakistan’s best batsmen as he took five fours off a row against Dahani on what was an otherwise sunny day in Faisalabad. It was a spectacular exhibition of power and accuracy in the eighth over of the innings-a highlight of a game otherwise not easy for the Stallions.
Babar Azam’s Five Consecutive Boundaries
The eighth over of the game began with a dot ball by Dahani. Babar Azam shifted gears immediately, smashing the second ball as a four. Another delivery to the same place with the third slip in place was hit directly by Azam. Every ball was akin to a drama as Babar Azam continued to bat aggressively. By the end of the over, he had struck five consecutive boundaries on the commentator and the crowd, and the aura surrounding him was that of complete form and technique.
Babar Azam may have gotten a flying start but his innings were cut short. The player was dismissed by the spinner Zahid Mahmood, who was looking for his third wicket of the match in the 16th over. At that point, the batsman had managed to score 45 runs off 44 balls. His dismissal meant that the Stallions were at 85 for four and there was still a long way to go in chasing down a challenging target of 232. The brief yet impactful innings by Babar Azam were a shining moment in the match that seemed rather difficult for the Stallions.
Stallions Collapse After Babar Azam’s Departure
The Stallions collapsed miserably after letting go of Azam. The batting order failed to pose a threat in front of the spinners, Zahid Mahmood and Salman Ali Agha. Within just 23.4 overs, the team lost all their wickets for a meager score of 105 runs. Besides Shan Masood’s 19 and Babar Azam, no other batsman could make any decent contribution, and the batting depth is reflected here.
On the bowling side, Zahid Mahmood dominated the match. He picked as many as five wickets for just 18 runs. This show allowed the dismantling of the Stallions’ batting order. Here, Salman Ali Agha and Naseem Shah also supported from the other end with critical wickets, although that display advertised the strength of the bowling attack for Markhors.
Conclusion
A five-ball flurry of five consecutive fours off Shahnawaz Dahani by Babar Azam was a testament firsthand to the skill and dominance any batsman possesses. That, however, didn’t quite rub off on his side’s overall performance, but whatever it is that Azam had to give, his innings do give a glimpse of what he has in his locker. And when it comes to performances under pressure, no one else in the Stellions can remotely come close to Azam’s. His team lost on the day, but the performance is a reminder of the incredible talent in the Stallions. As the season unfolds, fans and teammates alike will be eager to see more moments of brilliance from this star player.
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