• Babar Azam was trolled brutally following his cheap dismissal in ODI World Cup 2023 against the Netherlands.

  • Babar could only manage to score 5 runs from 18 deliveries before being caught at short mid-wicket.

ODI World Cup 2023: Netizens roast Babar Azam for his flop show with the bat against Netherlands
Twitter trolls Babar Azam for his poor innnings against Netherlands (Image Source: Twitter)

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Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, found himself at the center of social media scrutiny following his lackluster performance in the ODI World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands. Despite entering Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad with high expectations, Babar could only manage to score 5 runs from 18 deliveries before being caught at short mid-wicket.

A disappointing outing for Babar Azam

In a game where Pakistan were asked to bat first, Babar stepped onto the field after the dismissal of Fakhar Zaman. Fans were eagerly anticipating another Babar masterclass on what appeared to be a batting-friendly pitch. However, their hopes were dashed when the Pakistan star mistimed a pull shot and was caught.

Notably, Babar had come into this match on the back of a spectacular 90-run performance against Australia in a warm-up match. However, against the Netherlands, he struggled to find his rhythm and eventually fell while attempting a big shot.

Social media users mock Babar Azam

Following his early exit from the crease, Babar became the target of brutal trolling on social media platforms. Many netizens expressed their disappointment at his inability to stand up to a relatively inexperienced bowling attack from the Dutch side.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

Steady recovery for Pakistan

Despite the early setbacks, the Pakistan innings was steadied by Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. The pair put together a partnership of over 100 runs and maintained a decent scoring rate. Both Rizwan and Shakeel achieved their respective half-centuries before both departed for 68 runs.

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