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[Watch] Babar Azam Hugs Kamran Ghulam As His Stellar Catch Removes Aiden Markram

Akshita Patel

Babar Azam shows camaraderie in Pakistan vs South Africa ODI [Source: @21OneTwo34/X.com]Babar Azam shows camaraderie in Pakistan vs South Africa ODI [Source: @21OneTwo34/X.com]

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Pakistan's former captain Babar Azam hugged Kamran Ghulam in joy after the latter latched an impressive catch to dismiss Aiden Markram. The fielder had to run backward to mid-wicket to leap a clean catch, and Babar was overjoyed as he hugged his teammate.

The first ODI between Pakistan and South Africa went underway at the Boland Park earlier today. The host team won the toss and opted to bat first. A 70-run partnership between Tony Zorzi and Ryan Rickelton was broken by Salman Agha. He scalped four wickets to reduce the Proteas to 88/4. Captain Aiden Markram was leading a resistance of 35 off 54 balls before Saim Ayub dismissed him. 

Babar Azam in awe of Kamran Ghulam

Ayub was bowling tight overs, and Markram succumbed to pressure. A carrom ball skid after hitting the wicket. The South Africa skipper went for a big pull but missed timing, leading to a thick top edge.

Fielder Kamran Ghulam leaped backward towards mid-wicket to take a clean catch. Impressed by his fielding efforts, Babar Azam, former Pakistan captain, hugged him tightly. Despite Ghulam gunning for his place in the team, Babar showcased camaraderie and won the fans’ hearts.

While Aiden Markram was undone by Saim Ayub, Heinrich Klaasen is fighting for his team with a gritty half-century. Salman Agha has been phenomenal with a four-wicket haul, and the visitors will aim to restrict them to a below-par total.

Notably, Pakistan conceded defeat against South Africa in the three-game T20I series. The ODI series is the second leg of the tour before the two teams clash in a high-stake two-game Test series.