February 15, 2026
In a high-stakes encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Babar Azam failed to deliver when it mattered most, leaving Pakistan’s chase in tatters during their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage clash against India.
Chasing a formidable target of 176, Babar arrived at the crease under immense pressure after an early top-order collapse. However, Babar’s struggles against spin were exposed once again; he managed a meager 5 runs off 7 balls before being cleaned up by Axar Patel in the fifth over.
His dismissal triggered a disastrous slide, leaving Pakistan reeling at 34/4. Earlier, India posted 175/7 fueled by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77.
While Saim Ayub’s 3/25 kept Pakistan in the hunt initially, the lack of composure from their talismanic leader has left the middle order with a mountain to climb against a relentless Indian bowling attack.
Right Now, Pakistan is on 38 /4 after 6 overs