"This Position Suits Me" – Babar Azam Confirms Opening Role for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 11 Opener

Babar Azam confirmed he will open the batting for Peshawar Zalmi in the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League, ending speculation about his role ahead of the team’s opening match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Speaking after the toss in a conversation with Ramiz Raja, the Zalmi captain said the decision was based on team balance rather than personal preference.

“This tournament, I’ll be opening the innings. This position suits me. There’ll be different opinions, but the best position for me is where the team needs me,” Babar said.

PSL Record and T20 Numbers

Babar Azam remains the leading run-scorer in Pakistan Super League history. He has scored 3,792 runs in 101 matches at an average of 44.61 and a strike rate of 127.50, including 36 half-centuries and two centuries.

In T20 internationals for Pakistan, he has played 145 matches and scored 4,596 runs at a strike rate of 128.02, with 39 fifties and three hundreds.

In the match, Rawalpindi made a strong start through Yasir Khan and captain Mohammad Rizwan, who added a century opening partnership. Yasir reached his third PSL half-century during the stand as the pair dominated the early overs.

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