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[Watch] Babar Azam Flexes Exquisite Cover Drive In Front Of Virat Kohli

Rajgeeta Yadav

Babar Azam's Beautiful Cover Drive [Source: @sacr0194/X.com]Babar Azam's Beautiful Cover Drive [Source: @sacr0194/X.com]

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In one of the most anticipated clashes of the Champions Trophy, cricket fans witnessed a moment of pure magic as Babar Azam played a stunning cover drive against India at the Dubai International Cricket Ground on February 23. Known for his elegant stroke play, Babar once again proved why his cover drive is considered one of the best in the game.

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first, sending out Imam-ul-Haq and Babar Azam to open the innings. The duo started cautiously, taking their time to settle on the pitch. The pressure was high as this match was a must-win for Pakistan to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

The Cover Drive That Stole the Show

The highlight of the match came in the 4th over of Pakistan's innings. Indian pacer Harshit Rana delivered a half-volley outside off stump at a fiery speed of 145.2 kmph. Babar, known for his grace and precision, took a big stride forward, perfectly timing his shot. With seamless technique, he transferred his weight onto the front foot and executed a glorious cover drive past Virat Kohli at covers.


This was a classic Babar Azam moment—smooth, effortless, and picture-perfect. The ball raced to the boundary, leaving fans and even opponents in awe of his artistry with the bat.

Pakistan's Do-or-Die Situation

Despite the beautiful shot, the pressure remained on Pakistan. With their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, every run mattered. At the time of writing, Pakistan are at 25 runs with no wickets lost in 5 overs, with Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq holding the crease.