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The third T20I between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore was quite the spectacle, brimming with excitement and unexpected twists.

Cricket News / CricTracker / November 1

PAK vs SA 2025: Babar Azam overtakes Rohit Sharma to become top T20I run-scorer

Babar Azam has surged to the top of the T20I run-scoring chart by getting past Rohit Sharma. Babar remained unbeaten on 11 as Pakistan secured a comprehensive nine-wicket win against the Proteas in the second T20I on October 31.

Cricket News / Crictoday / November 1

Babar Azam becomes the Fake King of T20Is

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has become the fake king of T20I cricket. On Friday, after scoring 11 runs off 18 balls against South Africa, Babar has now become the highest run-scorer in T20 international cricket.

Cricket News / Cricfit / October 29

South Africa Dominate as Babar Azam Falls For A Duck In T20 Comeback

Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam made his much-anticipated return to T20 international cricket after nearly a year, but the comeback turned sour as he was dismissed without scoring.

Cricket News / CricTracker / October 27

PAK vs SA 2025: "I’m very confident he’ll do well in that role" - Pakistan coach reveals Babar Azam's batting position on T20I comeback

Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Mike Hesson, has confirmed that former skipper Babar Azam will bat at No. 3 in the impending three-match T20I series against South Africa, marking his return to the shortest format for the first time since December 2024.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 25

Big Bash League 2025-26: Pakistan players get relief from PCB

Several prominent Pakistani cricketers, including star batter Babar Azam, are set to participate in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has permitted them, ending weeks of uncertainty that had raised concerns for Cricket Australia and franchises.

Cricket News / CricTracker / October 23

PAK vs SA 2025, 2nd Test Day 4 Review: Keshav Maharaj spins on Pindi deck as Proteas beat Pakistan to draw series

Brief Scores Pakistan 333 & 138 (Babar Azam 50, Salman Agha 28; Simon Harmer 6-50, Keshav Maharaj 2-34) lost to South Africa 404 & 73/2 (Aiden Markram 42, Ryan Rickelton 25*; Noman Ali 2-40) by 8 wickets South Africa were at their best in Rawalpindi, registering an eight-wicket win over Pakistan to level the two-match Test series 1-1.

Cricket News / CricketGully / October 23

Pakistan announces T20I squad against South Africa; Babar Azam back in the helm

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday (October 23) announced its T20I squad for the upcoming series against South Africa, marking the return of Babar Azam as captain.

Cricket News / CricTracker / October 23

Babar Azam makes comeback to Pakistan T20I set-up, Haris Rauf dropped

Babar Azam has been called back to the T20I squad for the next couple of home assignments by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Babar, who is currently involved in the Test series against South Africa, last played a T20I in December 2024, and did not feature in the hyped Asia Cp 2025, where the Men in Green lost to India in the finals.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / October 23

Babar, Naseem Return As PCB Name Squads For White-ball Series

Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced 15-member T20I and 16-man ODI squads for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, Sri Lanka, and a tri-series involving the Lankans and Zimbabwe.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / October 22

Babar Azam Silences Critics with Gritty 49* as Pakistan Clings to Hope Against South Africa

When Pakistan cricket finds itself in trouble, there’s usually one name fans desperately whisper: Babar Azam. And on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi, the former captain delivered exactly what his team needed—a masterclass in resilience that kept Pakistan’s hopes alive when everything seemed to be crumbling around him.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / October 22

Mohammad Rizwan Ignites Controversy With the Most Bizarre Ending to a Day’s Play

Another day of Test cricket, another rollercoaster of emotions with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan at the center of attention. Day 3 of the second Test

Cricket News / SportsInfo / October 21

5 players who have been Pakistan's captains since ODI World Cup 2023

Pakistan has had five captains in different formats with nine of them either being asked to stepp down or removed from their positions The likes of Babar

Cricket News / CricTracker / October 21

Shaheen Shah Afridi named Pakistan's ODI captain

In a surprising shake-up, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on October 20 the removal of Mohammad Rizwan as ODI captain, appointing fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as his successor.

Cricket News / Crictoday / October 16

Babar Azam’s fan breached security to enter the Pakistan dressing room

Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam turned 31 on October 15. On the special occasion of his birthday, one of his fans crossed all limits. You may have seen fans breaching security and running onto the field before, but this time, a fan of Babar Azam breached security and reached the Pakistani team’s dressing room.

Cricket News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

'Yeh Out Hay': Ramiz Raja’s Hot Mic Moment Puts Babar Azam on Blast

Hot mics and Babar Azam in the same sentence? How did that happen? In the digital age, you’d think commentators and former cricket legends would know that every microphone is a live one.

Cricket News / CricTracker / October 12

PAK vs SA 2025: Ramiz Raja's shocking 'Drama Karega' comment on Babar Azam in Lahore Test goes viral

The opening day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore was marked not only by Pakistan’s solid batting display but also by an unexpected controversy involving former Pakistan cricket commentator Ramiz Raja.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / September 30

Babar, Rizwan Return As Pakistan Name 18-member Test Squad For SA Series

ICC World Test Championship: Pakistan have recalled senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for the two-Test series against South Africa, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, beginning on October 12.

Cricket News / Cricket on SI / June 30

Du Plessis Overtakes Babar Azam in T20 Centuries as Captain

By Shah Faisal South Africa legend Faf du Plessis has rewritten T20 captaincy history with a sparkling unbeaten 103 off 53 balls—his second ton in this year’s Major League Cricket (MLC) campaign—leading the Texas Super Kings to a crucial win over MI New York, sealing their playoff spot.

Cricket News / Athlon Sports / June 13