Babar Azam fell short of expectations yet again, getting out for a duck as Seales dismantled his defence and struck the stumps.
Babar Azam Faces Heavy Criticism After Duck in Second ODI Against West Indies
Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam faced significant backlash from fans on social media following his disappointing performance in the second ODI against the West Indies. After failing to score a half-century in the series opener, Babar Azam was dismissed for a three-ball duck by West Indies pacer Jayden Seales at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. This early dismissal added to growing concerns about his form, as his last ODI century dates back to August 2023, when he struck 151 against Nepal — his most recent triple-figure score in any international format.
In the rain-affected match, Pakistan posted a modest total of 171/7 in 37 overs after batting first. Captain Mohammad Rizwan also struggled with the bat, scoring just 16 off 38 balls, while no other batsman managed to surpass 40 runs. Seales’ incisive bowling tore through Pakistan’s top order, including Babar’s dismissal inside the powerplay.
The West Indies chased down the target with five wickets to spare, leveling the series 1-1. Pakistan’s batting collapse and Babar’s underwhelming outing left fans frustrated and vocal on social media, highlighting the pressure on the star batter to regain form and consistency for his team’s success in upcoming matches.
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— Bishontherockz (@BishOnTheRockx) August 10, 2025
No one hates Babar Azam for no reason. There’s one thing called a difference of opinion a player who failed to perform in 8 tournaments had more chances than anyone didn’t finish a single match and you still say all criticism is for no reason? https://t.co/lZSF8Z4K4A
— paty (@_midwicket) August 10, 2025
West Indies outclass Pakistan to level series
From a steady 101 for 3 after 18 overs, the Windies slipped to 111 for 5 in the 24th over. The slide included the dismissal of the in-form Sherfane Rutherford, who had kept the scoreboard moving with a breezy 33-ball 45 studded with three sixes and four boundaries.
Meanwhile, just when Pakistan sensed an opening, Roston Chase and Justin Greaves came together to steady the innings. The pair showed composure and smart shot selection, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries. Their unbroken 77-run stand for the sixth wicket not only arrested the collapse but also guided the hosts home with wickets and overs to spare, sealing a composed and well-paced run chase.
