ODI World Cup 2023: Netizens roast Babar Azam for his flop show with the bat against Netherlands

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Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, found himself at the center of social media scrutiny following his lackluster performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands. Despite entering Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad with high expectations, Babar could only manage to score 5 runs from 18 deliveries before being caught at short mid-wicket.

A disappointing outing for Babar Azam​

In a game where Pakistan were asked to bat first, Babar stepped onto the field after the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman. Fans were eagerly anticipating another Babar masterclass on what appeared to be a batting-friendly pitch. However, their hopes were dashed when the Pakistan star mistimed a pull shot and was caught.

Notably, Babar had come into this match on the back of a spectacular 90-run performance against Australia in a warm-up match. However, against the Netherlands, he struggled to find his rhythm and eventually fell while attempting a big shot.

Lumber 1 Batter Babar Azam’s 5(18) vs NED

(Ball by ball highlights)#CWC23 | #WorldCup | #PAKvsNED | pic.twitter.com/gippTefd9y

— ♔ (@balltamperrerrr) October 6, 2023

Social media users mock Babar Azam​

Following his early exit from the crease, Babar became the target of brutal trolling on social media platforms. Many netizens expressed their disappointment at his inability to stand up to a relatively inexperienced bowling attack from the Dutch side.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:​

Safe to say that Babar Azam was not looking in his flow at all today. There were multiple edges and appeals and seemed as if he was just trying to break the shackles. Looked under pressure to prove something. It was not the number one ODI batter Babar Azam that world knows.… pic.twitter.com/nBCFc1jGGE

— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) October 6, 2023

Such a world class innings of 5 off 18 balls from Babar Azam came to an end by Ackermann. #PAKvsNED #BabarAzam𓃵

— Wasay Habib (@wwasay) October 6, 2023

Unreal craze for Babar Azam in Hyderabad!!! pic.twitter.com/iG4AKhH2Xv

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) October 6, 2023

Babar Azam dismissed for 5 in 18 balls infront of nederland #PAKvsNEDpic.twitter.com/nITXC8D8b0

— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) October 6, 2023

Lumber 1 batsman and their fans right now #PAKvsNED #BabarAzam𓃵pic.twitter.com/dj8Zlzj8aZ

— Introvert // (@introvert_hu_ji) October 6, 2023

Babar Azam Supermacy in small stadium who have short boundaries #icccricketworldcup2023 #PAKvNED #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/wJ2uwMJm0a

— 𝙕𝙀𝙀𝙈𝙊¹⁰ (@Zemo6_ICTIAN) October 6, 2023

No Zimbabwe, No Nepal, No Party for Babar Azam.#PAKvsNEDpic.twitter.com/AHPbVJjUnF

— 𝙃𝙚𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙜. (@rovvmut_) October 6, 2023

Greebo Ka Shubman Gill ️#PAKvsNED || #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/d0230RuqB8

— Sir BoiesX 🕯 (@BoiesX45) October 6, 2023

Babar azam missed his well deserved century by just 95 runs. pic.twitter.com/uu0QxVkhdb

— Irfan pathan (@Irfan_path4n) October 6, 2023

Babar Azam after getting out #PAKvsNED #BabarAzam𓃵 #CricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/JYAbwdpz8T

— CONTEXTUAL MEME (@Contextual_Meme) October 6, 2023

Zimbabar For a reason

Babar Azam right Now #PAKvsNED #PAKvNED #BabarAzam#PakvsAfg #PAKvAFG #Kabaddi #WorldCup #WorldCup2023
"Lumber 1" Netherlands " Zimbabar " #AsianGames2023medals #CWC23#IndiaAtAsianGames #AsianGames2023pic.twitter.com/hbq47dekbz

— king_kohli_FanClub (@RavindraNain29) October 6, 2023

Now we can’t call him Minnow Basher.
Lekin Bhaijaan Babar , Kohli se behtar cover drive maarta h#PAKvNED #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/B86cgDJhrt

— Kohlified. (@123perthclassic) October 6, 2023

Steady recovery for Pakistan​

Despite the early setbacks, the Pakistan innings was steadied by Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. The pair put together a partnership of over 100 runs and maintained a decent scoring rate. Both Rizwan and Shakeel achieved their respective half-centuries before both departed for 68 runs.

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