The 27-year-old is now the only non-wicketkeeping fielder to take 35 catches
07 February, 2022
PHOTO COURTESY: PCB
Karachi Kings captain Babar Azam has set a new record in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) after he bagged three catches against Islamabad United at the National Stadium in the 14th match of season seven.
The 27-year-old is now the only non-wicketkeeping fielder to take 35 catches HBL PSL's history. He took catches of Colin Munro, Asif Ali, and opposing team captain Shadab Khan.
Babar Azam left behind Quetta Gladiators Mohammad Nawaz, who has taken a total of 33 catches. Peshawar Zalmi's wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal is the leading catcher in the tournament's history with 52 scalps.
On the other hand, Babar's two catches also grabbed fans attention. In the 16th over of United's innings, Shadab Khan hit a shot over the off-side and Babar dived to his left while fielding at mid-off position.
Wow Bobby!! 🤩#HBLPSL7 l #LevelHai l #KKvIU pic.twitter.com/Habdg9AgYX
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 6, 2022
In the 18th over, Asif Ali smashed the ball towards the deep cover area but Babar ran back from his position and took it with just one hand while running.
“Iss khel ka sher kaun?” #HBLPSL7 l #LevelHai l #KKvIU pic.twitter.com/M2O0yrrLeV
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 6, 2022
It must be noted that United defeated the Kings by 42 runs and it was Babar Azam's side five straight losses in the competition.
