Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has failed to hit a single six in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup since 2021, a statistic that has come under renewed scrutiny after the team’s 61-run defeat to India in the ongoing tournament being jointly hosted by Sri Lanka and India.
Following the heavy loss to India, Pakistan faced intense criticism from fans and analysts as the batting line-up once again crumbled under pressure. Seven players failed to reach double figures, highlighting the team’s continued struggles in key matches.
Babar Azam, who last cleared the ropes in a T20 World Cup match against India in Dubai in 2021, has since been unable to hit a six against any full-member side in the global event.
The drought has raised questions about his strike rate and impact in high-stakes fixtures.
In Sunday’s crucial encounter, India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs to secure qualification for the next stage of the tournament. Batting first, India posted 175 for seven in their allotted overs.
Chasing a target of 176, Pakistan got off to a disastrous start. Sahibzada Farhan was dismissed without scoring, Saim Ayub managed six runs, and captain Salman Agha returned to the pavilion after scoring four. Babar Azam could add only five runs as the entire team was bowled out for 114 in 18 overs.
The match, part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, has intensified debate over Pakistan’s batting approach and the form of senior players, particularly Babar Azam.
