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'Arre dafa karo ... duck pe to badi dafe out hua hai': Ahmed Shehzad on Babar Azam's PSL win - WATCH
TL;DR
Babar Azam won his first T20 title as captain, leading Peshawar Zalmi to victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the PSL final. Despite his team's success, Babar was dismissed for a golden duck during the match.
Key points
- Babar Azam won his first T20 title as captain
- Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets
- Hyderabad was bowled out for 129 runs
- Aaron Hardie took 4 wickets for 27 runs
- Babar Azam scored a golden duck in the final
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Babar AzamAaron Hardie
Peshawar ZalmiHyderabad KingsmenPakistan Super League
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam celebrated a landmark moment in his career, lifting his first-ever T20 title as captain after guiding Peshawar Zalmi to a Pakistan Super League (PSL) triumph. Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Asked to bat first, Hyderabad were bowled out for 129, thanks to a superb spell from Aaron Hardie (4/27) and good support from Nahid Rana (2/22).
Chasing a modest target in front of a packed crowd, Zalmi completed the job in 15.2 overs to clinch the title.
While Babar achieved a major milestone as captain, he endured disappointment with the bat, falling for a golden duck. Mohammad Ali bowled a wide delivery that moved away sharply, and Babar edged a loose shot to the wicketkeeper.
After the match, a video featuring former Pakistan cricketers went viral. When asked about Babar’s dismissal, Ahmed Shehzad said: “Arre dafa karo. Duck pe to badi dafe out hua hai. Lekin mubarak ho Babar Azam ko. Aaj usne apni pehli trophy jeeti hai. Ye important hai. Come on, boys.”
Rashid Latif, who was also present, added: “Mubarak Babar Azam. Paan ka swaad aa gya aaj.”
Despite the failure in the final, Babar finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer.
He played 11 matches, scoring 588 runs at an outstanding average of 73.50, including three fifties and two centuries, at a strike rate of 145.90.
Most Runs - Pakistan Super League 2026
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 |
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Q&A
What was the final score of the PSL match between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen?
Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets, chasing down a target of 130 runs.
Who was the standout bowler for Hyderabad in the PSL final?
Aaron Hardie was the standout bowler for Hyderabad, taking 4 wickets for 27 runs.
How did Babar Azam perform in the PSL final match?
Babar Azam was dismissed for a golden duck, edging a wide delivery to the wicketkeeper.
When did Babar Azam win his first T20 title as captain?
Babar Azam won his first T20 title as captain on Sunday during the PSL final.