Watch: Babar Azam dismissed by Shaheen Afridi’s 1-year-old son, faces brutal trolling
Published - 26 Apr 2026, 02:56 PM | Updated - 26 Apr 2026, 02:59 PM
A viral video from PSL 2026 showing Babar Azam being playfully “dismissed” by Shaheen Afridi’s one-year-old son Aliyar, has taken social media by storm. Fans reacted humorously, joking that the toddler showed better bowling control, turning the light-hearted moment into a widely shared clip online.
While this amusing incident gained attention, Lahore Qalandars defeated Peshawar Zalmi by six wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, April 25. Peshawar Zalmi suffered their first defeat of the season, while Lahore Qalandars kept their playoff hopes alive with a strong and confident team performance.
Watch: Babar Azam Dismissed by Shaheen Afridi’s 1-Year-Old Son, Sparks Funny Reactions Online
The viral clip shows Babar Azam playfully interacting with young Aliyar on the field. During the moment, Aliyar “dismissed” him while imitating Shaheen Afridi’s bowling action and celebration, which quickly grabbed attention across social media platforms.
The heartwarming scene led to light-hearted banter and funny reactions from fans. Babar Azam became the subject of memes, with fans joking that he got out to Shaheen Afridi’s kid.
Another fan even called him the “king of getting out to toddlers.” The moment highlighted Babar Azam’s calm and friendly nature, bringing joy to cricket fans following the Pakistan Super League.
Watch the video of the same posted by a user on X (formerly known as Twitter) below:
VIDEO OF THE DAY...!!!!
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) April 26, 2026
- Babar Azam playing cricket with the Shaheen Afridi’s son, Aliyar. 🥺❤️pic.twitter.com/E70LKbaVat
Babar Azam bowled out by 2 years old kid 🤣 pic.twitter.com/1OQJvBC9qe
— StrangerMan (@HasMbappeAte) April 26, 2026
Babar got out even against Shaheen's kid. LOL
— Cricket Lover 🏏 (@Crick97924Lover) April 26, 2026
He got out on even Shaheen bowling 🤣🤣😭😭
— KrishnaKritics (@KrishnaTalks95) April 26, 2026
@babarazam258 Aliyaar se out ho gaye 😭❤️
— h. 🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@proudpctfan) April 26, 2026
Babar Azam yaha bhi bowled hogaya. Blud is finished 🤣🤣
— NationBlade (@ranzblade45) April 26, 2026
Yaha bhi out ho gya 😭
— Ali 🌟🇵🇰 (@AliShan43338915) April 26, 2026
Bche s bhi bowled ho gya 😭
— 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡 (@Sumittt_0707) April 26, 2026
Bachay say bhi beat hogya 🤣
— Shahzad Ahmed (@Shahzad12165877) April 26, 2026
Lahore Qalandars Secure Massive Victory Against Table Toppers
Lahore Qalandars pulled off an important win on Saturday, successfully chasing a 200-run target against Peshawar Zalmi. Captain Shaheen Afridi led from the front as the team reached the target with three balls remaining, securing their fifth win of the season and moving to fourth place on the points table.
Fakhar Zaman played a key role in the chase, scoring an unbeaten 58 off 47 balls. He anchored the innings with calm and control, ensuring the required run rate stayed within reach. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
The middle order supported him well. Abdullah Shafique added 25 runs in the powerplay, while Charith Asalanka contributed 33 to keep the innings steady. Sikandar Raza scored 29 off 11 balls, and Daniel Sams finished the chase with an unbeaten 35 off 15 deliveries.
Babar Azam Continues Spectacular Pakistan Super League Form
Before Lahore Qalandars completed their run chase, Peshawar Zalmi posted a competitive total of 199 runs. Babar steadied the innings after Shaheen Afridi picked up two early wickets. He scored a composed 59 off 45 balls, once again showing his consistency in the tournament.
Babar is currently the second-highest run-scorer in PSL 2026. He has scored 485 runs in nine innings at an impressive average of 80.83 and a strike rate of 141.40, showing both stability and improved scoring intent.
The right-handed batter smashed an unbeaten 100 against Quetta Gladiators, marking his third PSL century. He also became the fastest player to reach 100 T20 half-centuries and continues to be the highest run-scorer in PSL history.
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