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LAHORE: Quetta Gladiators fast bowler Mohammad Amir reflected on dismissing Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam during the 17th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 here at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Mohammad Amir got the better of Babar Azam twice in PSL 10, dismissing him for scores of 12 runs and zero.
Following Babar’s early dismissal, Peshawar Zalmi struggled to gain momentum in their chase of 179-run target set by Quetta Gladiators.
Peshawar Zalmi crumbled under pressure, getting bowled out for just 114 in 15.2 overs — suffering their fourth defeat of the season.
Peshawar Zalmi’s chase began on a shaky note as they lost their top three batters inside the powerplay. Saim Ayub (5) was the first to be dismissed in the second over, with the score at 17.
Babar Azam (12) fell to Mohammad Amir in the third over, while Tom Kohler-Cadmore (5) was castled by Mohammad Wasim Jr., leaving Zalmi reeling at 33 in 4.3 overs.
Mohammad Haris on the other end showed some resistance with his 16 off 17 balls, with the help of a four and a six, but he removed too before the halfway mark. The rest of the Zalmi batting lineup failed to recover, and the team was eventually bundled out.
While speaking in a post-match press conference, Mohammad Amir addressed the buzz surrounding his on-field rivalry with Babar Azam.
He emphasized that such rivalries add entertainment to the tournament and are a natural part of competitive cricket.
“Whether on the field or social media, these rivalries entertain people, especially in T20s—that’s the main goal,” he said.
“As a bowler, my role is to tease the batter and show aggression, while the batter aims to score runs. These things should happen, but within limits. My fans post my videos, Babar’s fans post his. It’s all great for the tournament,” he added.
He also praised Babar’s batting prowess and shared his strategy for dismissing him.
“Babar Azam is a big player, there is no doubt in that. My plan is always to utilize the swing with the new ball. Whoever it is, Saim or Babar. I thought Babar would be ready for the outswinger, so I tried to bring it back in,” he concluded.
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