Babar Azam continues to assert his dominance in the ongoing PSL season nine, emerging as the top run-scorer with an impressive tally of 447 runs in eight innings at a striking rate of 154.57. His remarkable performance includes a century and four half-centuries, showcasing his batting prowess.

Notably, Babar Azam's batting during the powerplay has witnessed a significant improvement. His strike rate has surged, and an intriguing stat stands out: he remains unbeaten by bowlers during the powerplay in PSL 9. The only instance of his dismissal in this phase occurred through a run-out in a clash against Islamabad United, where he faced just one delivery and was out for 0. However, no bowler has managed to dismiss him during the powerplay throughout the tournament.

Inside the powerplay in PSL 9, Peshawar Zalmi skipper has accumulated a total of 213 runs at an impressive strike rate of 160. His recent performance against Quetta Gladiators further solidified his powerplay prowess, contributing a quickfire 53 runs from only 30 balls.

To delve into his powerplay scores in PSL 9:

31* off 19 against Quetta Gladiators

32* off 22 against Karachi Kings

27* off 20 against Multan Sultans

30* off 16 against Lahore Qalandars

25* off 18 against Islamabad United

0 off 1 against Islamabad United (run out)

33* off 18 against Multan Sultans

35* off 19 against Quetta Gladiators