PAK vs ENG: Hilarious Babar Azam memes take over internet after another flop show in T20 World Cup
Times of India
by TOI SPORTS DESKFebruary 24, 2026
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Babar Azam’s struggles continued in the T20 World Cup as he posted another underwhelming innings against England, leading to a wave of memes on social media. Batting first at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Babar scored 25 runs off 24 balls before being dismissed by Jamie Overton while attempting a big shot. His slow pace and low strike rate added fuel to the criticism surrounding his form in the tournament. Despite his efforts, Pakistan managed only 164/9 in their 20 overs, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 63 runs as the top scorer. England’s bowlers, including Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, and Adil Rashid, tightened their lines to secure key wickets and restrict Pakistan’s total.
Babar’s poor performance against England came at a crucial time for Pakistan’s World Cup campaign, as a loss meant their hopes of advancing to the semifinals were dashed. While coach Mike Hesson had defended Babar’s role in the team, stating he was brought back to provide stability in the middle order rather than deliver quick runs in the powerplay, fans online mocked his struggles. The memes circulating on social media highlighted Babar’s dismissal and his overall form, turning his nightmarish World Cup campaign into a trending topic.
Despite Hesson’s defense of Babar’s value as a steady batsman in the middle overs, the criticism reflects the pressure and high expectations placed on key
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/24/2026