Babar Azam Dismissed by Axar Patel After Scoring 5 Runs
Babar Azam’s performance against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 was brief and disappointing. He was dismissed for just five runs, falling to Axar Patel’s bowling.
Babar Azam Dismissed by Axar Patel
In a key matchup on February 15, 2026, Babar Azam faced seven deliveries before being bowled out. His dismissal occurred during the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Match Highlights
- Babar Azam scored 5 runs with a strike rate of 71.43.
- Axar Patel bowled Babar, using a well-executed delivery that led to the stumps crashing down.
- India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya quickly reduced Pakistan’s top order to 10 runs combined, marking the lowest aggregate for their first three batsmen in T20 World Cup history against India.
Pakistan’s Struggles
Pakistan’s innings began poorly. Hardik Pandya sent Sahibzada Farhan back for a duck in the opening over. Shortly after, Bumrah secured two wickets, leaving Pakistan reeling at 13 for 3 within just two overs.
India’s Strong Performance
Despite the chaos in the Pakistan innings, India managed to post a competitive total of 175 runs. Ishan Kishan was the standout performer for India, scoring 77 runs off 40 balls. His innings included three sixes and ten fours, setting a strong foundation for the team.
Bowling Performance
- Saim Ayub claimed 3 wickets for 25 runs, playing a critical role in halting India’s momentum.
- India’s innings saw several top-order batsmen struggle, with Abhishek Sharma scoring a duck.
- Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, and others contributed modestly to the total, rounding off the innings with even fewer runs after Kishan’s exit.
Pakistan’s fight back was commendable but ultimately ineffective, as India secured a solid performance in the tournament. Babar Azam’s early wicket proved pivotal in shaping the match’s outcome.
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