Babar Azam dismissed for 21 in President’s Trophy as domestic struggles continue

Babar Azam was dismissed for 21 runs off 39 balls during a President's Trophy Grade-I match at Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad on September 30, 2026. Playing for OGDCL against State Bank of Pakistan, the 31-year-old was trapped LBW by Afaq Afridi with his team at 113-4. His dismissal prompted spectators to rush onto the field for photographs, forcing ground staff to intervene.

The innings marked Babar's highest score in three innings since making his domestic return, having previously scored 12 and 4 runs against Khan Research Laboratories. These fixtures represent his first domestic appearances in nearly seven years, dating back to December 2019. Babar is next scheduled to enter the DP World ILT20 Season 5 player auction in Dubai on October 1, 2026.