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[Watch] Babar Azam's Pakistan Opening Partner Saim Ayub Fails In Champions Cup 2024

Saim Ayub's wicket in Champions One Day Cup (X.com)Saim Ayub's wicket in Champions One Day Cup (X.com)

Saim Ayub, the promising young Pakistani opening batter, found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons during a crucial Champions One-Day Cup match, as his ill-advised drive attempt led to a key dismissal, putting his team, the Panthers, in trouble. 

Champions One-Day Cup hosted the Panthers and Lions at the Faisalabad stadium earlier today. The Panthers stepped out to bat first but were rattled early by Sirajuddin and Shaheen Afridi’s lethal spells with the new ball.

The responsibility to recover the damage fell on Saim Ayub’s shoulders as an experienced opening batter who is an active part of the Pakistan senior cricket team also.

Saim Ayub Fails In Champions Cup!

However, Ayub clearly lacked maturity as he attempted a drive on the 6th stump against Aamer Yamin. The ball, well outside the off-stump, took a thick edge and flew straight to the wicket-keeper, leaving the Panthers in a precarious situation.

His dismissal was a huge setback for the team, as they were relying on Ayub’s experience to guide them through a tricky phase. 


The Panthers, already under pressure with a low score and early wickets, found themselves further pushed onto the back foot with Ayub’s needless shot. Saim Ayub’s run in this Champions One-Day Cup has been underwhelming, which is a serious concern for the Pakistan cricket team’s future.

Babar Azam Steals The Show In One-Day Cup

Pakistan superstar batter Babar Azam destroyed Shahnawaz Dahani with an explosive over in the Champions One-Day Cup. He took on Dahani for five fours in a single over, which rattled the Markhors early into the game.

Babar Azam is dealing with a lean patch, and the Champions One-Day is a perfect opportunity for him to regain rhythm ahead of the crucial home Test series against England.