Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam is facing tough questions over his performance against left-arm pace in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 2025).
The Peshawar Zalmi captain has managed just 8 runs off 28 balls against top left-arm pacers like Shaheen Afridi, David Willey, Mohammad Amir, Ben Dwarshuis, and Mir Hamza this season.
Babar’s numbers are a concern: he’s been dismissed 4 times by left-arm quicks, averaging just 2.00 with a strike rate of 28.60 in these matchups.
His struggles are especially clear against Mohammad Amir. In PSL 2025, Babar has scored only 1 run in 6 balls against Amir and has been dismissed twice. Overall, in their PSL encounters, Babar has 20 runs in 25 balls against Amir, with 3 dismissals and a strike rate of just 80.
These stats highlight a glaring weakness in Babar Azam’s otherwise solid batting record, raising questions about his approach to left-arm pace as the tournament heads into its crucial stages.
Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if Babar can overcome this challenge and lead his Zalmi from the front, who are currently second from bottom in the PSL 2025 standings. Peshawar Zalmi’s next match will be against Islamabad United at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on May 2.
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