NEW DELHI: Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a terrifying moment during a PSL 2026 match against Lahore Qalandars when a hard rebound from Ubaid Shah hit his helmet.
The incident occurred at the start of the innings and although he was checked by the physiotherapist and subjected to a concussion test, Babar continued to bat.
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Despite the initial scare and the quick loss of a wicket, Babar and Kusal Mendis stabilized the innings. Mendis played aggressively while Babar anchored the innings with a calm approach.Together, they built a crucial partnership led by 109. Babar scored 43 runs before getting out, 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 was also special for Babar as he became the first player to reach 4000 runs in the PSL, achieving the milestone during his innings. This puts him ahead of other high-performing players in the league and adds another record to his name.
Talking about the match at the toss, Babar said: “The preparation remains the same. In the break we had before, we practiced a lot under the sun.”
He added: “I think the conditions are slightly different, although the field is the same one we played on a couple of nights ago. Hopefully, we will play well.”
Talking about the team’s bowling strength, he said, “The spinners always dominate here. Iftikhar’s experience with the ball helps. We are blessed with a combination that is helping us a lot in these conditions.”