Babar Azam’s recent exploits in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have put him firmly in the spotlight, yet a playful moment involving Shaheen Afridi’s one-year-old son, Aliyar, briefly stole the show. The video went viral after Babar appeared to be “bowled” by the toddler, leaving the batting star stunned for a split second as Afridi laughed.
Key takeaways
- Babar Azam is the second-highest run-getter in PSL 2026, with 485 runs from nine innings.
- His season numbers include an average of 80.83 and a strike rate of 141.40.
- A viral clip showed Aliyar delivering a playful “bowled” moment that amused onlookers.
- The incident happened after Peshawar Zalmi faced Lahore Qalandars at the Gaddafi Stadium.
- Lahore Qalandars won by six wickets, while Peshawar Zalmi remained top despite their first loss of the season.
Viral moment: Babar “owned” by Aliyar
While Babar has been thriving in PSL 2026, a light-hearted scene involving Aliyar quickly spread online. In the viral footage, the youngster is shown playfully “bowling” Babar, causing the well-known batter to freeze momentarily before Shaheen Afridi burst into laughter.
Social media users reacted with humour as the clip circulated widely. One fan wrote, “Bobzy getting owned by a kid lol,” while another commented, “Bachay say bhi beat hogya.”
Match outcome and playoff implications
The entertaining off-field moment came in the wake of a PSL encounter between Peshawar Zalmi, led by Babar, and Shaheen Afridi’s Lahore Qalandars at the Gaddafi Stadium.
On the field, Lahore Qalandars secured a six-wicket win, keeping their playoff ambitions alive and well. Although the result handed Peshawar Zalmi their first defeat of the campaign, they continued to lead the points table with eight wins from 10 matches, accumulating 17 points.
Lahore, meanwhile, moved up to fourth place. With five wins and five losses, they reached 10 points and stayed firmly in the hunt for a postseason spot.
