Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is struggling to find form in the Big Bash League (BBL) while playing for the Sydney Sixers. After scoring just 2 runs on his debut against Perth Scorchers, Babar managed only 9 runs in the Sixers’ second match against Adelaide Strikers.
Babar Out After 10 Balls
Opening the innings, Babar struck a boundary in the first over. However, on the second ball of the third over, he fell victim to Luke Wood. Attempting a pull shot on a good-length delivery, Babar mistimed it and the ball went straight to mid-wicket, where Matthew Short took a simple catch. Babar faced just 10 balls in the innings.
Luke Wood: From IPL Base Price to Big Bash Hero
Left-arm pacer Luke Wood, who represents England internationally, played a key role in Babar’s dismissal. In the IPL 2026 auction, Gujarat Titans bought Wood at his base price of ₹75 lakh. The 30-year-old has played 3 ODIs and 14 T20Is, claiming 18 wickets, and has also featured in two matches for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.
Babar Struggles to Regain Form
Babar has been out of form in T20 cricket for some time. He was not included in Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 squad but was given another chance recently. Since his comeback, in 8 T20Is, Babar has been dismissed for zero three times but has managed to score two half-centuries. His ongoing struggle continues to raise concerns about his consistency in the shortest format.
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