Although he could only muster 23 runs in his innings despite looking in good touch, that much was enough for Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam to set a record for his country with the bat. Babar’s innings helped him eclipse the 1000-run mark for Pakistan in ICC events,

Babar began the game very well, timing his strokes excellently. His early boundaries like a marked improvement compared to the previous game against New Zealand. Bowling the ninth over, Pandya was slammed for a glorious cover drive by Babar.

A touching moment unfolded between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam during the Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday.