During a recent Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 match between Rangpur Riders and Durdanto Dhaka at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam visibly expressed frustration. Babar directed his displeasure at Dhaka’s wicketkeeper, Irfan Sukkur after he made some comments about his innings.
Irfan commented on Babar’s slow innings and said, “Babar ye T20 hai, test match nahi.” Expressing his displeasure, Babar said, “I am not talking to you,” while batting partner Mohammad Nabi tried to address the situation. On-field umpires intervened to restore order to the proceedings.
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Wicket Keeper: Babar ye T20 hai, test match nahi
Babar Azam: I’m not talking to you, I’m not talking to you ? pic.twitter.com/BrIgtTViCr
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) January 27, 2024
Despite the tense moments, Babar Azam delivered an impressive performance, leading the Riders to a convincing 79-run victory. Opening the batting, the 29-year-old swiftly reached his half-century in 41 balls, eventually scoring 62 runs off 46 balls with five fours and a six before Danushka Gunathilaka dismissed him.
Rangpur Riders beat Durdanto Dhaka by 79 runs.
Babar’s contribution played a pivotal role in the Riders posting a formidable total of 183 for 8 on the scoreboard. Subsequently, the Riders bowled out Dhaka for 104 in 16.3 overs, securing a dominant win. Babar Azam rightfully earned the Player of the Match award for his outstanding performance.
In the ongoing BPL 2024, Babar showcased his batting prowess, accumulating 120 runs in three matches at an impressive average of 60 and a strike rate of 116.50, recording two half-centuries. Notably, he played a crucial role in the initial match against the Sylhet Strikers, scoring an unbeaten 56 and rescuing his team from a precarious position of 39 for 6.
Beyond his BPL success, Babar Azam is on the verge of reaching the monumental milestone of 10,000 runs in T20 cricket. The Lahore-born batsman is only 205 runs away from joining the elite list of players who have achieved this remarkable feat. Currently, the Rangpur Riders hold the fourth position in the BPL 2024 table with 4 points and a net run rate of +0.734, securing victories in 2 out of 4 matches.
