Babar Azam's "Tuk-Tuk" Innings Triggers Memes: "If I Had 2 Bullets..."
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Pakistan commenced their Champions Trophy 2025 journey on an unsatisfactory note, suffering a 60-run defeat to New Zealand on Wednesday in Karachi. In pursuit of a target set at 321 runs, the home team struggled significantly, ultimately being bowled out for 260 runs in 47.2 overs.
The performance of Babar Azam particularly incited anger among Pakistan supporters, who criticized him for his sluggish innings. During the initial 10 overs of the chase, Pakistan found themselves at a precarious 22/2, with Babar scoring 12 runs off 27 balls and Mohammad Rizwan managing just 3 runs off 14 deliveries. After 15 overs, the score had only progressed to 49/2, with Babar accumulating 22 runs off 37 balls, and by the 20-over mark, the team reached 66/2.
Babar was ultimately dismissed on the last ball of the 34th over, as the home side slumped to 153/6. He concluded his innings with a score of 64 runs off 90 balls, having struck merely six fours and one six.
Babar Azam trolled in memefest
Babar Azam faced ridicule on social media, as fans took to X to voice their discontent regarding his performance. One user remarked, “If I had only two bullets and was in a room with Hitler, Bin Laden, and a Babar Azam fan who compares him to Virat Kohli… I’d shoot the fan twice!”
Here are the other reactions:
The momentum of Pakistan's innings significantly increased with the introduction of Salman Ali Agha and Khusdil Shah at positions five and seven, respectively. Khusdil scored an impressive 69 runs from 49 balls, while Salman contributed a brisk 42 runs off 28 deliveries. On the other hand, New Zealand's Will O’Rouke and Mitchell Santner each achieved three-wicket hauls.
Earlier in the match, Tom Latham and Will Young both secured centuries, scoring 118 not out and 107 not out, respectively, as New Zealand posted a total of 320 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 50 overs. This victory will undoubtedly bolster the confidence of the Black Caps, who, having won their opening match, now view India as their primary competitor in Group A.
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