Babar Azam in PSL (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a scary moment during the PSL 2026 match against Lahore Qalandars when a sharp bouncer from Ubaid Shah hit his helmet. The incident occurred early in the innings and despite being checked by a physio and undergoing a concussion test, Babar continued to bat.
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Rashid Khan opens surgery, poor last season and bowling rhythmWatch:Despite an early scare and quick wicket loss, Babar and Kusal Mendis held the innings together. Mendis played aggressively while Babar anchored the innings with a calm approach. Together they built a crucial 109-run partnership. Babar scored 43 runs before getting out, helping his team recover on a pitch that favored bowlers. At the end of the innings they posted 173/7 in 20 overs. The match became special for Babar as well as he became the first player to score 4000 runs in the PSL, achieving the milestone during his innings. This puts him ahead of the other top players in the league and adds another record to his name.Talking about the match at the draw, Babar said, “The preparation remains the same. We practiced a lot under the sun for the break we got earlier.”He added: “I think the conditions are a bit different, although the pitch is the same as the one we played on a few days ago. Let’s hope we play well.”Talking about the team’s bowling strength, he said, “The spinners always dominate here. Iftikhar’s experience with the ball helps. We are blessed with a combination that helps us a lot in these conditions.”
