NEW DELHI: Pakistan‘s star batter, Babar Azam, continued his poor run of form in Test cricket, failing to make a significant impact in the second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. After managing just 31 runs off 77 balls in the first innings, Babar was dismissed for a mere 11 runs off 18 balls in the second innings.
This further added to Pakistan’s struggles against a determined Bangladesh attack on a challenging fourth-day pitch.
Scorecard: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test
Pakistan, who posted 274 in their first innings, seemed to be in a commanding position after reducing Bangladesh to a precarious 26/6. However, a remarkable 165-run partnership between Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz revived Bangladesh’s innings, allowing them to post a total of 262, just 12 runs shy of Pakistan’s score.
Babar’s recent performances have raised concerns among fans and critics alike, with the star batter now enduring 16 consecutive Test innings without a half-century. His form slump has been a topic of much discussion, especially after Pakistan’s 10-wicket defeat in the first Test, where Babar was dismissed for a duck and scored just 22 in the second innings.
With his last Test fifty dating back to late 2022, Babar’s prolonged lean patch has seen his Test average dip below 45, a rare occurrence for the talented batter. Fans have taken to social media to express their frustration, with many showing frustration against Babar for his inability to anchor the innings in crucial situations.
This further added to Pakistan’s struggles against a determined Bangladesh attack on a challenging fourth-day pitch.
Scorecard: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test
Pakistan, who posted 274 in their first innings, seemed to be in a commanding position after reducing Bangladesh to a precarious 26/6. However, a remarkable 165-run partnership between Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz revived Bangladesh’s innings, allowing them to post a total of 262, just 12 runs shy of Pakistan’s score.
Babar’s recent performances have raised concerns among fans and critics alike, with the star batter now enduring 16 consecutive Test innings without a half-century. His form slump has been a topic of much discussion, especially after Pakistan’s 10-wicket defeat in the first Test, where Babar was dismissed for a duck and scored just 22 in the second innings.
With his last Test fifty dating back to late 2022, Babar’s prolonged lean patch has seen his Test average dip below 45, a rare occurrence for the talented batter. Fans have taken to social media to express their frustration, with many showing frustration against Babar for his inability to anchor the innings in crucial situations.
Despite the criticism, Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha has earlier defended Babar, expressing confidence in his ability to bounce back. “Babar is a world-class player. Every cricketer goes through rough patches, and I am sure he will find his form soon,” Salman said, highlighting the team’s faith in their captain.
As Pakistan look to regroup and prepare for upcoming challenges, Babar Azam’s form remains a key focus.