New Delhi: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a scary moment during the PSL 2026 match against Lahore Qalandars when Obaid Shah’s fast bouncer hit him on the helmet. The incident occurred early in the innings, and although he was examined by a physio and underwent a concussion test, Babar continued to bat.
See:Despite the early scare and the quick loss of the wicket, Babar and Kosalmendis steadied the innings. Mendes played aggressively while Babar started the innings calmly. The two put together an important partnership of 109 runs. Babar scored 43 runs before being dismissed, helping his team recover on a pitch that favored the bowlers. At the end of the innings, they scored 173/7 in 20 overs. The match also became special for Babar as he became the first player to complete 4000 runs in the PSL, achieving the milestone during his innings. This puts him ahead of the other top performers in the league and adds another record to his name.Talking about the match on the toss, Babar said that the preparation is the same, the break we got first, we practiced a lot in the sun.“I feel the conditions are a bit different, even though the pitch is the same as we played two nights ago. Hopefully, we will play well,” he added.Talking about the team’s bowling strength, he said, “Spinners always dominate here. Iftikhar’s experience with the ball helps. We are blessed with a combination that helps us a lot in these conditions.”
