A T20I Strike Rate Of 182! How Has Babar Azam Performed At SuperSport Park Centurion?

Babar Azam failed with the bat in 1st T20I [Source: AP]

On Friday, Pakistan will lock horns with South Africa in the second T20 International of the ongoing three-match series. The high-voltage clash will be played at the iconic SuperSport Park in Centurion. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan had a poor start to the series, losing the first game by a narrow eleven-run margin. 

Although skipper Rizwan starred with a gritty half-century, ace batter Babar Azam had a forgettable outing, being dismissed for a four-ball duck by South Africa's teenage sensation Kwena Maphaka. 

So, considering he failed miserably in Durban, Babar would be desperate to regain his mojo with an impactful performance in Centurion. As the talismanic batter gears up for the Proteas challenge, let's see how he has fared in T20Is at this venue. 

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Babar Azam Stats

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Babar Azam's Stats At SuperSport Park Centurion

Thus, as shown in the above table, Babar Azam has a prolific record at SuperSport Park in Centurion in white-ball cricket. While he has struck at a blistering rate of 181.72 in three T20I innings, his ODI average of 88.67 indicates he loves batting at this venue. 

In fact, the experienced Pakistani batter slammed a scintillating T20I ton at this venue back in 2021. Opening the batting for Pakistan, Babar hammered fifteen boundaries and four huge sixes for his breathtaking 59-ball 122, helping Pakistan chase a mammoth target of 204 runs. 

Can Babar Azam Silence His Critics In 2nd T20I vs South Africa?

Although Babar Azam is struggling with poor form, his overall white-ball record at SuperSport Park Centurion promises a turnaround. So, despite his recent abysmal form, Babar could be a game-changer for Pakistan if he takes inspiration from his past exploits at this venue. 

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