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During the PSL 2023 match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi, a friendly exchange between Hassan Ali and Babar Azam caught the attention of fans. The match took place at Karachi’s National Stadium, where Peshawar lost their second game of the season by six wickets.
After losing the toss, Peshawar posted 156-8 on the scoreboard in their stipulated 20 overs, thanks to Babar’s 75 and Mohammad Haris’ 40. Hassan was the pick of the bowlers for Islamabad with 3/35.
In reply, Islamabad comfortably chased down the target in the 15th over, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring 62, Rassie van der Dussen making 42, and Asif Ali ending the game with an unbeaten 29 runs in 13 balls.
Funny banter between Hassan Ali and Babar Azam
During an over, while facing Hassan, Babar decided to have some fun with his Pakistan teammate. In the middle of a run, with Hassan in his way, Babar pretended to hit him with his bat, causing Hassan to run for cover. It was a light-hearted moment that showed the camaraderie between the players and provided a bit of entertainment for fans watching the match.
Here’s the video:
Some banter between Babar Azam and Hassan Ali#PZvsIUhttps://t.co/tDsxIhcrCl
— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) February 23, 2023
In another incident, Babar expressed his frustration by slamming his bat on the ground after only scoring a single off the last ball of the innings. Despite his performance, Peshawar lost the game, and Babar was left disappointed with his last shot.
Relive the moment here:
They say Babar is selfish, Babar is there for personal goals. No man you don't know a word about Babar. You don't know how he stands alone for his team, how he saves his team from humiliation. Babar Azam is alone warrior 🙌💥#BabarAzam𓃵
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) February 23, 2023
Islamabad are placed at second position in the points table with 2 wins from 3 matches, while Peshawar stands fourth with two wins in four matches.
