“People are talking a lot about my strike rate” Babar Azam Defends Strike Rate Amid Criticism

The Pakistani cricket fans are enjoying the thrilling T20 fixtures. The ninth season of the tournament is going on. In the last match, Peshawar Zalmi faced Multan Sultan. Peshawar Zalmi beat the opponent by 4 runs. In this tournament, he is in great form. After the match, Babar Azam breaks silence over the criticism. 

Babar Azam’s Words:

Babar Azam addressed criticism regarding his strike rate, expressing a preference for adhering to his strengths rather than resorting to unconventional tactics. Despite facing backlash for not playing big shots during crucial moments, Babar remains aware of the chatter around his batting. He emphasized his focus on continual improvement with each match, indicating a commitment to refining his skills. Babar’s resilient stance showcases a determination to stay true to his style of play, undeterred by external opinions, as he aims to contribute consistently and evolve as a cricketer with every opportunity on the field.

Babar Azam made these remarks following Peshawar Zalmi’s 4-run victory over Multan Sultans in the 2024 Pakistan Super League at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After the match, he said, “People are talking a lot about my strike rate these days. People want me to go out there and hit sixes, but that is not my strength. I try to stick to my strength and get better every day.”

Babar Azam is in exceptional form in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) as captain of Peshawar Zalmi. He scored 394 runs in seven matches, with three fifties and a century, making him the tournament’s leading scorer. Recently, he became the fastest batter to reach 10,000 T20 runs, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record. However, questions arise about his strike rate of 129.40 in the shorter format.

Peshawar Zalmi vs. Multan Sultan Match:

In the 21st match of the tournament, Peshawar Zalmi met Multan Sultan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. After winning the toss, Peshawar Zalmi decided to bat first. While batting first, they gave a great start. Saim Ayub scored 46 runs in 22 balls with 3 boundaries and 5 over-boundaries. Skipper Babar Azam scored 64 runs in 40 runs. Rovman Powell remained unbeaten on 23 runs in 15 balls. They scored 204 runs in 20 overs. 

In the second innings, Mohammad Rizwan scored 32 runs in 24 balls. Dawid Malan scored 19 runs in 19 balls. Tayyab Tahir scored 26 runs in 18 balls. Iftikhar Ahmed remained unbeaten on 60 runs in 27 balls. Chris Jordan remained unbeaten on 30 runs in 12 balls. In 20 overs, they scored 200 runs. Peshawar Zalmi won by 4 runs. 

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