Watch- Imad Wasim instigates Babar Azam fans amid chants of former Pakistan captain in Karachi

In the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Eliminator 2 match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi, fans targeted Imad Wasim with ‘Babar Babar’ chants. Imad Wasim’s reaction to the crowd’s chanting drew attention and went viral on social media platforms.

Imad Wasim was instrumental in Islamabad United’s victory in a must-win encounter at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday, March 16. The Shadab Khan-led team recorded a five-wicket victory and advanced to the final match of the ongoing T20 tournament.

The 35-year-old all-rounder was named ‘Player of the Match’ for his contributions in the Eliminator 2 game.  The left-arm spinner conceded just 23 runs in his four overs. He scored an unbeaten 59 runs off 40 deliveries, including nine boundaries, during the run chase.

Watch – Fans Taunt Imad Wasim With ‘Babar, Babar’ Chants

Fans taunted Imad Wasim with chants of ‘Babar Babar,’ reflecting dissatisfaction toward the all-rounder. The chants echoed through the stadium, drawing attention to the unsettling moment during the match. The video of the chanting went viral on social media.

The chants directed at Imad reference his past remarks about Babar Azam’s performances. The veteran all-rounder has been critical of Babar’s performances, particularly after the 2023 World Cup match against Australia, stating he hasn’t done anything significant lately.

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Obviously Dukh Hota Hai – Shadab Khan

Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan sympathized with teammate Imad Wasim amidst ‘Babar Babar’ chants from the Karachi crowd. Shadab stated that Imad doesn’t deserve such treatment, given his match-winning performances for the national cricket team.

“Obviously dukh hota hai. Itne lambe arse ke liye Pakistan ke liye khelna, performance karna. Aisi cheezein jo hamaara crowd hai woh aisi cheezein kar raha tha. Aapko feel hota hai ‘Maine isi mulk ke liye khela hai aur isi mulk ke liye matches jeetayein hain, aur hamaare log aisa treat kar rahe hain’ so woh thoda feel hota hai.”

(Obviously, it feels bad. You have played and delivered for Pakistan for a long time. You obviously feel like ‘I have played for this country and won matches for them and they are treating me this way. So that feeling lingers).

Imad Wasim Anchors Run Chase, Guides Team to Victory

Earlier, Peshawar Zalmi scored a formidable total of 185/5 in their innings. Saim Ayub scored an impressive 73-run knock, supported by Mohammad Haris with 40 runs. Babar Azam, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, and Aamer Jamel also contributed to their team’s total.

Naseem Shah emerged as Islamabad United’s main wicket-taker, claiming three crucial wickets while giving away 30 runs in his four overs. Additionally, Obed McCoy and Shadab Khan each took one wicket, contributing to their team’s bowling effort.

Islamabad United endured a shaky start with the bat, finding themselves at 91-5 in the 11th over. However, they successfully chased down the target with one over to spare. Imad Wasim played a pivotal role in their victory, adding an unbroken 98 runs with Haider Ali.

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