Last Update on: February 24th, 2023 at 11:21 am
The Pakistan Super League 2023’s second match between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United had a frantic buildup. Babar Azam, the new captain of Peshawar Zalmi, throws his bats away in frustration after his innings against Islamabad United.
In their most recent Pakistan Super League 2023 encounter on Thursday, Peshawar Zalmi lost to Islamabad United despite Babar Azam scoring an undefeated fifty runs (February 23).
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The Zalmi set up a respectable total of 156 for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs after being given the opportunity to bat first. For the first wicket, Mohammad Haris and captain Babar Azam added 76 runs in seven overs. Haris took the initiative, scoring 40 runs off just 21 balls, including four fours and one six.
Babar played all the way to the end, but he was unable to fully accelerate during the knock. The captain managed 75 runs off 58 balls while remaining unbeaten. He hit seven fours and one six. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, James Neesham, Rovman Powell, and Saim Ayub were unable to reach double digits.
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Even though Hasan Ali gave up 17 runs in his first over, he recovered to finish with figures of 4-0-35-3. Mubasir Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab, and Rumman Raees each claimed one wicket.
Watch: Babar Azam Throws His Bat Away In Frustration
Babar Azam responded to his critiques with a stunning half-century. After being granted the opportunity to bat first, The Zalmi put up a solid score of 156 for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. Yet, it appears that Babar Azam was dissatisfied with his performance and throws his bat away in frustration.
They say Babar is selfish, Babar is there for personal goals. No man you don't know a word about Babar. You don't know how he stands alone for his team, how he saves his team from humiliation. Babar Azam is alone warrior 🙌💥#BabarAzam𓃵
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) February 23, 2023
United completed the chase with 31 balls remaining. Rahmanullah Gurbaz made sure the Zalmi bowlers did not dominate. With seven fours and four sixes, the Afghan hitter scored 62 runs off 31 balls.
Although Hasan Ali was named Player of the Match, Gurbaz’s knock took the zing out of the Zalmi. Rassie van der Dussen and Asif Ali each scored 42 and 29 not out. For Zalmi, Arshad Iqbal, Neesham, and Usman Qadir each took one wicket.
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