PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam’s ‘Test Match’ in Champions Trophy? Fans Roast Him With Brutal Memes!
Babar Azam's sluggish 64 off 90 balls against New Zealand sparked a meme fest on social media.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam faced heavy criticism from fans on social media after his slow innings against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Babar Azam’s Struggle in the Chase
Chasing a target of 321 runs, Pakistan needed their top-order to step up, but Babar Azam struggled to accelerate. He managed 64 runs off 90 balls at a strike rate of just 71.11, finding the boundary only six times with a lone six. While other batters tried to up the tempo, Babar’s slow knock added pressure on the middle order.
His innings came to an end in the 34th over when he was caught by Kane Williamson off Mitchell Santner’s bowling. At the time of his dismissal, Pakistan was 153/6, still needing 168 runs in 16 overs.
Social Media Trolls Babar Azam
As soon as Babar got out, fans took to social media, especially X (formerly Twitter), to express their frustration. Many called out his lack of intent, blaming him for putting the team in a tough spot.
