NEW DELHI: Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam became the subject of social media ridicule following another disappointing outing with the bat in the Big Bash League. Representing Sydney Sixers against Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday, Babar was dismissed cheaply for just 9 runs in the third over.

Luke Wood delivered a short ball on middle and leg, which seamed in slightly. The delivery rose to around waist height, but Babar couldn't get on top of it. He poked at it meekly, and Matthew Short completed the catch at mid-wicket.

Babar Azam's BBL debut got off to a rocky start, as he managed just 2 runs off 5 balls against the Perth Scorchers. His struggles continued in the second match, giving social media users ample opportunity to mock him for his inconsistent form with the bat.



Strikers emerge victorious

Josh Philippe (46 off 28) and Jack Edwards (32 off 21) played solid innings to help Sydney Sixers post 159/9 in their 20 overs. For the Adelaide Strikers, Luke Wood was the leading wicket-taker with figures of 3/26, while Jamie Overton and Lloyd Pope also contributed with a couple of wickets each.

Chasing 160, the Strikers got off to a shaky start, losing their openers cheaply within the first four overs. Liam Scott steadied the innings with a 51-run knock, while Luke Wood contributed an unbeaten 18 off 14 balls as the Strikers successfully chased down the target in 19.2 overs.