[WATCH] Sydney crowd cheers on Babar Azam as Pakistan star flops again in Big Bash League 2025-26

The right-handed batsman arrived in Australia as one of the key overseas signings for the Sydney Sixers, with the tournament seen as a crucial platform to regain confidence and advance his cause towards the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, the campaign has been far from expectations so far. After opening his BBL season with a dismal score of two against the Perth Scorchers, his poor run continued in the second match, with him once again registering a single-figure score.

Against the Adelaide Strikers, Babar hit a boundary from the second ball he faced. However, the batsman struggled to rotate the strike and attempted a short-arm shot at Luke Wood, but hit the ball straight to Matthew Short, who completed a simple catch.

As Babar walked back to the pavilion after scoring nine off 10 deliveries, there was a loud cheer in the stadium. Although it remains unclear whether the spot was aimed directly at Babar or was part of the crowd responding to the Strikers’ celebration.

Sydney Sixers eventually posted 159/9 in their 20 overs, with Josh Philippe top-scoring with 46 off 28 balls and Jack Edwards contributing 32. Luke Wood (3/26) and Jamie Overton (2/22) led a disciplined bowling effort for Adelaide.

In reply, the Strikers lost wickets regularly but held their nerve to chase down the target in 19.2 overs. Liam Scott anchored the innings with a 51, while Jamie Overton added 30 to complete an impressive all-round performance, earning him Player of the Match honors.

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