Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star batter, has finally silenced the doubters with a century his fans have been desperately waiting for. Playing for the Stallions in the ongoing Champions One-Day Cup, Babar’s match-winning 104* against the Dolphins wasn’t just a relief—it was a statement.
First Pakistani To Do So
What’s more special about this innings is that it was Babar’s 30th in List A cricket, making him the first Pakistani batter to reach this milestone. He’s now part of the elite club of world cricket.
His unbeaten 104 off 100 balls was a classy mix of precision and power, with seven boundaries and three massive sixes. He sealed his century in style, smashing a boundary off the second-last ball of the innings.
Thanks to Babar’s heroics, the Stallions put up a solid 271 on the board, leaving the Dolphins completely out of sorts. Under pressure, the Dolphins crumbled to just 97 runs, handing the Stallions a dominant win.
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A Breath of Fresh Air for Babar Azam
For Babar Azam, this century couldn’t have come at a better time. Let’s be honest, his form was under the microscope. After struggling in his last eight Test matches and under-performing in the last two ICC World Cups, the criticism was growing louder with each game.
But this knock? It’s like Babar just told everyone to relax—he’s still got it. This wasn’t just about the runs; it was about regaining confidence. For a player of Babar’s caliber, slumps happen. But class is permanent, and this innings was a big reminder of that.
Notably, Rashid Latif recently highlighted that criticism and captaincy pressure might be affecting the star batter’s mental health, which is resulting in extending his bad form. However, this Champions Cup provided a good opportunity for Babar to regain his form and confidence.
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