New Delhi: Babur Azam Peshawar Zalmi won the Pakistan Super League title by defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at the Gaddafi Stadium. The victory marked Babar’s first T20 trophy as captain, before a light-hearted moment stole the spotlight, before scenes of jubilation, joy, and high emotions spread across the venue.During the post-match celebrations, Babar and teammate Iftikhar Ahmed tried to play again. Rohit SharmaSpectacular walk from India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 victory celebrations. However, the imitation didn’t quite pan out, and the awkward attempt quickly turned into a viral meme among fans. As Babar rose to receive the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, many saw similarities in the way Rohit celebrated, while Iftikhar and others joined in—just for the act. Clips of the moment soon hit social media, sparking a massive backlash.This is Fateh Zalmi’s second PSL title and their first since 2017. While Babar has been part of PSL-winning squads before, this was his first victory as captain.All-rounder Aaron Hardy was the standout performer in the final. He excelled with the ball, taking 4 for 27 to help bowl out Hyderabad Kingsmen for 129 in 18 overs. He then produced a brilliant performance with the bat to score an unbeaten 56 as Zalmi chased down the target in just 15.2 overs to seal a dominant win.Despite a rare failure in the final — falling for a golden duck — Babar finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer. In 11 matches, he scored 588 runs at an impressive average of 73.50, including three fifties and two centuries, at an average of 145.90.
