Daijiworld Media Network - Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, Oct 29: Pakistan batter Babar Azam faced heavy criticism from fans after being dismissed for a duck in the first T20I against South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Making his return to T20I cricket after nearly a year — his last appearance being in December 2024 — Babar failed to make an impact. In the sixth over of Pakistan’s innings, he mistimed a shot against pacer Corbin Bosch, gifting an easy catch to Reeza Hendricks at cover. The Pakistan star lasted only two deliveries at the crease.

Earlier in the match, Babar also dropped a regulation catch at long-on off Shaheen Afridi’s bowling, allowing George Linde a crucial reprieve in the 17th over. Linde capitalised on the opportunity, scoring 36 runs off 22 balls, h

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