Babar Azam drought continues as Pakistan collapse against Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s former captain Babar Azam has failed to record a single six during the ongoing ODI tri-series, despite accumulating 118 runs across four innings. The 31-year-old’s struggle for power-hitting was highlighted on Tuesday, 27 October, as Pakistan were bowled out for 110 against Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Babar emerged as the top scorer for the hosts in the fifth match of the series, managing 29 runs from 33 deliveries. His performance, however, could not prevent a total collapse after Sri Lanka elected to field first. Dilshan Madushanka dominated the Pakistani batting line-up, claiming five wickets to dismiss the home side in just 25.3 overs. Boundary drought continues for former captain While Babar has hit 17 fours during the tournament, he has yet to clear the boundary rope. His previous scores in the series include 45 against Sri Lanka, followed by 34 and 10 against England. Data shows Babar is not the only high-profile batter struggling for maximums; England’s Joe Root has also failed to hit a six during the tri-series, illustrating a trend among established technical players in the current competition. The lack of aggressive scoring from the senior batter comes as a concern for Pakistan, despite the team having already secured a spot in the final. Pakistan’s path to the trophy match included a 37-run win over Sri Lanka, an 87-run victory against England, and a narrow one-wicket win in a dramatic fixture on Sunday, 25 October. Preparation for the…