Babar faced just two deliveries from Corbin Bosch before being dismissed for a duck. This marked his eighth duck in T20 Internationals, bringing him level with Shahid Afridi’s record for the most zeroes by a Pakistani player in the format.

The match turned out to be disappointing not just for Babar, but for the entire team. Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed while chasing, eventually losing the match by 55 runs.

Fans expressed their frustration on social media, criticizing Babar for both his batting and fielding performance. During the match, he dropped a catch and missed a run-out opportunity, adding to the team’s struggles on the field.

Many supporters also voiced concern over Babar’s lack of consistency, especially since he was not part of the Test series against South Africa.

Critics say the pressure on him is increasing as Pakistan continues to rely on his experience and form in key matches.

Cricket analysts noted that while Babar remains one of Pakistan’s most talented batters, his recent performances show he needs to rediscover his rhythm quickly.

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His early dismissal left Pakistan’s batting vulnerable, and South Africa capitalized with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding.

With the next T20I just around the corner, all eyes will be on Babar Azam to see if he can stage a comeback and help Pakistan bounce back in the series against a confident South African side.