Babar Azam Enters A Shameful List; Claims Shocking Spot As WI Bowlers Surpass Him
Babar Azam (Source: AP Photos)
Despite having the upper hand the entire time during the two-match series, somehow only Pakistan could face a defeat by 120 runs. The decision to opt for spin-friendly tracks choked the home team as they crumbled under pressure in the second Test match. The battle concluded on a sweet note for the West Indies as they ended their 35-year-long wait to secure a Test win on Pakistani soil.
If history has proven anything, it's that despite the whole line-up failing to score runs, only the big names often come under scrutiny for their poor run. Similarly, Babar Azam has again grabbed the limelight for his inability to score runs and bad form. The Pakistani right-hander entered a forgetful list as he fell beneath West Indies bowlers.
Babar Azam's performance in the 2024/25 Pakistan vs West Indies Test series was notably underwhelming, with the Pakistan star failing to make a significant impact with the bat. Babar scored just 45 runs in the two matches, averaging a dismal 11.25.
Babar Falls Below Gudakesh, Warrican, Sinclair
His highest score was 31, a far cry from his usual standards of consistency and flair. His strike rate of 43.68, while not the lowest in the series, reflects a lack of fluency and intent in his batting. A shocking list reveals West Indies bowlers Gudakesh Motie, Jomel Warrican, and Kevin Sinclair have out-scored Babar Azam and even had a better average during the Test series.
Player | Innings | Runs | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Gudakesh Motie | 4 | 92 | 23 |
Jomel Warrican | 4 | 85 | 42.50 |
Kevin Sinclair | 4 | 49 | 12.25 |
Babar Azam | 4 | 45 | 11.25 |
Babar's performance was especially concerning given his role as top-order anchor. In a series where several of his teammates, including Shan Masood (80 runs) and Kamran Ghulam (67 runs), posted relatively decent scores, Babar’s struggles were glaring. With Pakistan looking to him for stability, his inability to convert starts into substantial scores hurt the team’s chances.