Babar Azam dismissed for six as Pakistan chases 389 at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Babar Azam was dismissed for just six runs as Pakistan attempts to chase a target of 389 runs in the second Test at Lord's. His dismissal came from a bouncer bowled by Jofra Archer, leading to widespread criticism from fans. Previously, Azam had scored only eight runs in the first innings, making this match particularly disappointing for the Pakistan skipper. The crowd expected him to lead the charge in the second innings, especially given his past performances, but he failed to deliver once again.
- •Babar Azam dismissed for 6 runs by Jofra Archer.
- •Pakistan chasing a target of 389 runs at Lord's.
- •Azam previously scored 8 runs in the first innings.
- •Fans express disappointment with Azam's performance.
- •Pakistan's chances depend on the remaining batsmen.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Ashamed we compared this chap to Kohli’: Fans react as Babar Azam fails embarrassingly in Pakistan’s massive chase in Lord’s Test
"With a massive run chase ahead of them, Babar Azam's embarassing dismissal against Jofra Archer has caused fans to brutally lash out at the PAK skipper.
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