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[Saba Sports News] During a match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium against Quetta Gladiators, a spectator bypassed security to approach Babar Azam, who was near the long-on area. Security quickly intervened, but Babar diffused the situation, taking a selfie with the fan, then sent him away. This act of kindness from Babar during an intense game gained widespread attention on social media.
In the same PSL match, Babar’s impactful 53 off 30 balls propelled Peshawar Zalmi to 196 in their inning, further cementing his status as the tournament’s leading scorer, a good sign ahead of the T20 World Cup. Teammates Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Rovman Powell also contributed significantly, providing stability to the middle order. Additionally, Akeal Hosein from West Indies made headlines by securing a hat-trick, becoming the sixth player in PSL to do so, with his dismissals of Aamer Jamal, Mehran Mumtaz, and Luke Wood.
However, the Quetta Gladiators struggled in their inning, despite a promising start from Jason Roy and Saud Shakeel. The team’s lineup collapsed, and they never regained momentum. The Peshawar bowlers, including Luke Wood, Saim Ayub, Khurram Shahzad, and Mehran Mumtaz, each took two wickets, contributing to Quetta’s all-out for 120. This comprehensive win assured Peshawar Zalmi a spot in the playoffs, while the Gladiators remained in fourth place.