Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, found himself at the center of social media scrutiny following his lackluster performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands. Despite entering Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad with high expectations, Babar could only manage to score 5 runs from 18 deliveries before being caught at short mid-wicket.
A disappointing outing for Babar Azam
In a game where Pakistan was asked to bat first, Babar stepped onto the field after the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman. Fans were eagerly anticipating another Babar masterclass on what appeared to be a batting-friendly pitch. However, their hopes were dashed when the Pakistan star mistimed a pull shot and was caught.
Notably, Babar had come into this match on the back of a spectacular 90-run performance against Australia in a warm-up match. However, against the Netherlands, he struggled to find his rhythm and eventually fell while attempting a big shot.
Lumber 1 Batter Babar Azam’s 5(18) vs NED
(Ball by ball highlights)#CWC23 | #WorldCup | #PAKvsNED | pic.twitter.com/gippTefd9y
— ♔ (@balltamperrerrr) October 6, 2023
Social media users mock Babar Azam
Following his early exit from the crease, Babar became the target of brutal trolling on social media platforms. Many netizens expressed their disappointment at his inability to stand up to a relatively inexperienced bowling attack from the Dutch side.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) October 6, 2023
Such a world class innings of 5 off 18 balls from Babar Azam came to an end by Ackermann. #PAKvsNED #BabarAzam๐ต
— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) October 6, 2023
Unreal craze for Babar Azam in Hyderabad!!! pic.twitter.com/iG4AKhH2Xv
— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) October 6, 2023
Babar Azam dismissed for 5 in 18 balls infront of nederland ๐#PAKvsNEDpic.twitter.com/nITXC8D8b0
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) October 6, 2023
Lumber 1 batsman and their fans right now ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ#PAKvsNED #BabarAzam๐ตpic.twitter.com/dj8Zlzj8aZ
— Introvert //๐๐ป♂️ (@introvert_hu_ji) October 6, 2023
Babar Azam Supermacy in small stadium who have short boundaries ๐ฅต๐ฅ#icccricketworldcup2023 #PAKvNED #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/wJ2uwMJm0a
— ๐๐๐๐๐¹⁰ (@Zemo6_ICTIAN) October 6, 2023
No Zimbabwe, No Nepal, No Party for Babar Azam.#PAKvsNEDpic.twitter.com/AHPbVJjUnF
— ๐๐๐๐จ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐. (@rovvmut_) October 6, 2023
Greebo Ka Shubman Gill ๐☕️#PAKvsNED || #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/d0230RuqB8
— Sir BoiesX ๐ฏ (@BoiesX45) October 6, 2023
Babar azam missed his well deserved century by just 95 runs. pic.twitter.com/uu0QxVkhdb
— Irfan pathan (@Irfan_path4n) October 6, 2023
Babar Azam after getting out ๐๐#PAKvsNED #BabarAzam๐ต #CricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/JYAbwdpz8T
— CONTEXTUAL MEME (@Contextual_Meme) October 6, 2023
Zimbabar For a reason ๐คฎ
Babar Azam right Now ๐๐๐#PAKvsNED #PAKvNED #BabarAzam#PakvsAfg #PAKvAFG #Kabaddi #WorldCup #WorldCup2023
"Lumber 1" Netherlands " Zimbabar " #AsianGames2023medals #CWC23#IndiaAtAsianGames #AsianGames2023pic.twitter.com/hbq47dekbz— king_kohli_FanClub (@RavindraNain29) October 6, 2023
Now we can’t call him Minnow Basher.
Lekin Bhaijaan Babar , Kohli se behtar cover drive maarta h๐ฅ#PAKvNED #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/B86cgDJhrt— Kohlified. (@123perthclassic) October 6, 2023
Steady recovery for Pakistan
Despite the early setbacks, the Pakistan innings were steadied by Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. The pair put together a partnership of over 100 runs and maintained a decent scoring rate. Both Rizwan and Shakeel achieved their respective half-centuries before both departed for 68 runs.
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TAGS:-BABAR AZAM, CWC 2023, ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2023, ICC ODI WORLD CUP 2023, NETHERLANDS, ODI, ODI WORLD CUP 2023, PAKISTAN, PAKISTAN VS NETHERLANDS, PAKVNED
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