PSL 2026: Leading Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League, Babar Azam once again found himself in the spotlight after the match against Hyderabad Kingsmen.
PSL 2026: Babar Azam Responds to ‘Finishing Games’ Question
Babar Azam was the top scorer for his side, making 43 runs off 37 balls in a chase of 146. He looked comfortable at the crease but couldn’t stay till the end to finish the job. His early departure during a tight chase raised questions once again about his ability to close out matches.
After the game, a reporter brought this up during the press conference and even compared him to Virat Kohli, suggesting that Kohli often finishes games for his team while Babar does not. The question clearly didn’t sit well with him.
Reporter: “Virat Kohli comes with the same shot of game as you but he finishes the match which you lack. People compare him with you what are your views on the comparison?”
Babar Azam: “Finish these things. Keep these things to yourself. End the comparison and move on. It’s your misconception that I have not finished matches.”
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🚨 BABAR RESPONDED TO A QUESTION ON KOHLI-BABAR COMPARISON 🚨
• Journalist – “Virat Kohli comes with the same shot of game as you but he finishes the match which you lack. People compare him with you what are your views on the comparison?”
• Babar Azam – “Let these things to… pic.twitter.com/A69fIV9urI
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A Tight Match Goes Down to the Wire
The game itself was closer than many expected. While chasing 146 might not seem too challenging, the match stayed tense till the very last ball.
Peshawar Zalmi eventually got over the line, but it wasn’t a smooth chase by any means. Both teams had their moments, making it a proper nail-biter for fans.
Criticism Continues to Follow Babar
Even though Babar remains one of Pakistan’s biggest cricket stars, criticism hasn’t been far behind. In T20 cricket, especially, questions around his strike rate and finishing ability often come up.
Whether it’s building an innings or chasing down targets, he has frequently been under the scanner, with critics quick to point out areas where they feel he falls short.
PSL 2026 Numbers So Far
So far in this PSL season, Babar has played two matches and scored 82 runs at a strike rate of 126.15. His boundary count has also been modest, with 10 fours and just one six.
While the numbers are steady, the expectations around him remain much higher, which is why every innings continues to be closely watched.
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