In match number 12 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo against the USA, Babar Azam made a strong return. The Pakistan player scored 46 runs off 32 balls, including four boundaries and one six, addressing concerns about his recent strike rate and T20 performance.
His contribution helped Pakistan reach a total of 190 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. He partnered with Sahibzada Farhan to create an 81-run partnership, with Farhan scoring 73 runs off 41 balls.
Babar showed more aggressive play in this match, spending less time defending than in his prior outings.
Commentators React to Babar’s Six
Babar’s standout moment came in the 13th over when he hit a six off USA’s Harmeet Singh. The ball soared over the boundary, prompting lively reactions from Bhojpuri commentators from India who were covering the match.
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