Babar Azam's Thunderous Hundred Seals The Deal For Strikers

Babar Azam, the cricket genius from Pakistan, showcased his exceptional skill while wearing the Colombo Strikers jersey. Facing the difficult challenge of chasing down a daunting target of 188 set by the Galle Titans, Babar Azam’s sublime century and Muhammad Nawaz’s fiery finish made a story of triumph for the Strikers.

The opening partnership between Babar Azam and Nissanka was nothing short of surprising, with Nissanka commanding the field with a well-earned half-century. Their partnership not only provided a solid foundation but also filled a heave of energy into the Colombo Strikers’ camp.

While Nissanka’s departure, it was Babar Azam’s bat that continued to organize the masterpiece of runs. Displaying flawless timing, technique, and a vast array of shots, Babar Azam reached the memorable milestone of a century, sending the crowd into jubilation.

His innings of 104 runs off 59 deliveries was a proof to his firm focus and his ability to dominate the crease, steering the Colombo Strikers ever closer to victory.

Witnessing greatness on the pitch! Babar Azam smashes the first century this season, showcasing his incredible batting prowess. @babarazam258
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— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) August 7, 2023

With Babar Azam’s departure, the match was in the balance, hovering between victory and defeat. But cricket, as they say, is a game of unpredictability, and that was precisely the case in this thrilling encounter. Enter Muhammad Nawaz, with an explosive finish sealed the deal for his side

Facing a challenging equation, Nawaz took the responsibility upon himself, stepping up to the crease with determination. The next four deliveries would define his legacy in this match. 2-2-6-4. With every shot, he punctuated his intent. In the blink of an eye, Nawaz had secured victory for his team, sealing the match in a manner that will be remembered for ages.

Babar Azam was awarded Man of the Match for his unprecedented effort with bat, scoring 104 off 59 deliveries. This is Babar’s second Man of the Match award in three games he has played for the Strikers. Also, Babar Azam becomes the first Asian batter to score 10 T20 hundreds.

Famous English commentator Nick Knight also took to twitter/X to praise Babar Azam.