Shahnawaz Dahani reacts after Babar Azam hits him for five straight fours

In a thrilling Champions Cup encounter at Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium, Babar Azam delivered a scintillating batting performance against the Markhors. The Pakistan captain faced off against fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani, showcasing his exceptional skills with a commanding innings.

The 29-year-old scored 45 runs off 45 balls, with his standout moment coming in a single over where he struck Dahani for five consecutive fours, demonstrating his ability to dominate even the best of bowlers.

Following the match, Shahnawaz Dahani took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a video clip of Babar's remarkable innings. In his tweet, the pacer expressed his admiration for Babar’s performance, acknowledging the difficulty of his own bowling efforts against such a skilled opponent.

“Just cannot stop watching this again & again. Don’t think I would be able to sleep tonight. I just cannot understand how Babar made it look so easy,” Dahani humorously wrote.

Dahani’s post quickly went viral, generating a range of reactions from fans and critics alike. While many praised Dahani for his humility and sportsmanship, others criticized him for what they perceived as excessive admiration, accusing him of "fan-boying" over Babar Azam.

Despite Babar’s outstanding individual performance, the Stallions were unable to secure a victory, losing the match to the Markhors. The Stallions will look to rebound as they prepare for their next fixture against the Dolphins on September 19 at the same venue.