Pakistan’s struggle continued in the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand. After a 73-run defeat in the first ODI, they faced further trouble in the second match as New Zealand’s bowlers dismantled their batting lineup, reducing them to 72/7 while chasing a 293-run target. Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam’s poor form continued as he failed with bat yet again, managing only 1 run. Frustrated fans and cricket enthusiasts took to social media, voicing their disappointment and criticism over his continued struggles with the bat.
Pakistan, who opted to bowl first, conceded 292 runs as New Zealand’s Mitchell Hay top-scored with an unbeaten 99. Chasing 293, Pakistan’s top-order could not get going right from the word go as they were reduced to 10-3 inside six overs, losing the likes of Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique.
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Babar Azam, coming in to bat at no. 3, fell cheaply to NZ’s Jacob Duffy, caught by Henry Nicholls at second slip. The delivery bounced extra and straightened off the deck, forcing Babar into a tentative poke. He edged it straight to Nicholls, departing for just 1 off 3 balls. Notably, Babar played well in the first NZ vs PAK ODI as he top-scored for the team with a 83-ball 78 runs knock.
Babar Azam’s Failure Sparks Social Media Meme Fest
Social media erupted with a mix of humor and frustration over Babar Azam’s dismissal, with one fan commenting, “Babar Azam & Rizwan Both Missed The Centuries By 99 & 95 Runs Respectively!”
Here’s a look at some of the social media reactions:
Babar Azam’s form difficulty is temporary; class is permanent. A big innings is right around the corner; be bold! “But who knows when?#BabarAzam𓃵 #PAKvsNZ pic.twitter.com/UgIYZ6r8zh
— Mirza Talha Baig (@Talha_mirza5) April 2, 2025
Babar Azam runs away whenever the team needs him
Today was the series decider n Babar at his best.
Mediocre player, only social media hype
Dude can’t win matches fr his team even against NZ third string and his fans compare him to Greta’s of the game
Fools paradise
— centrist-maybe! (@manjunathmrmr) April 2, 2025
Fantastic century by Babar Azam. 🤣🤣🤣
— T#€ 🅱💙🆖 Gu¥ 🇮🇳 (@SarkarSpeaking) April 2, 2025
Babar azam is a world class brand player who scored century against Zimbabwe and nepal
— Pitroda Bhaveshh (@lohar_bhavesh28) April 2, 2025
If the opposition removes Babar Azam, it’s deeply disappointed as it marks the collapse of Pakistan’s batting order. #PakistanCricket #BabarAzam #NZvPAK #PAKvNZ#BabarAzam𓃵 #PAKvsNZ #NZvsPAK#Paki pic.twitter.com/fH03v48Jf6
— Veeresh Kumar (@VeereshKum9526) April 2, 2025
Mai JB se Cricket dekh rehi Mai nai ya kbhi nhi dekha Babar Azam nai koi match jitwya ho Pakistan ko.#PakistanCricket #PAKvsNZ #Cricket
— ℰ𝓂𝒶𝒶𝓃 (@phone_rakho) April 2, 2025
Babar Azam & Rizwan Both Missed The Centuries By 99 & 95 Runs Respectively! #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/oO95HdOXZf
— Gaurang Mestry (@Gaurang321) April 2, 2025
Babar azam match winning 1(3) knock v NZ today 🥵🥵 https://t.co/uQk2Tql6IH
— Salahotro2.0🇵🇲 (@3SANDHAYA) April 2, 2025
