Babar Azam was visibly frustrated and engaged in a heated discussion with the umpire during a Pakistan Super League match between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars after two balls were lost in the early overs, leading to repeated ball changes.
Incidents of Lost Balls
The first incident occurred on the 11th delivery of the innings. Mohammad Basit bowled a back-of-a-length delivery to Mohammad Naeem, who cleared his front leg and swiped it over square leg for a boundary. The ball sailed beyond the ropes and could not be retrieved, forcing the fourth umpire to bring out a replacement. Just five balls later, on the 16th delivery, Khurram Shahzad bowled another short-of-length ball that Naeem dispatched over deep mid-wicket for a six. Once again, the ball was lost outside the boundary, prompting another replacement.
Babar's Reaction
Following these back-to-back incidents, Babar appeared visibly frustrated and was seen in an animated exchange with the umpire, questioning the need for yet another ball change so early in the match. The unusual sequence of events—two balls lost within the first three overs—sparked confusion and clearly did not sit well with the Peshawar Zalmi skipper.
Match Summary
In the 38th match of the Pakistan Super League 2026, Lahore Qalandars pulled off a thrilling six-wicket victory over Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium. Zalmi posted a formidable 199/4, powered by half-centuries from Michael Bracewell and Babar Azam. In response, Lahore chased down the target in 19.3 overs, led by a crucial knock from Fakhar Zaman, with strong support from the middle order. The high-scoring contest saw nearly 400 runs scored, but Lahore held their nerve in the final overs to seal an important win and keep their playoff hopes alive.
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