Previously positioned at number 10, Babar Azam's ascent comes on the heels of subdued performances by Indian and Australian batsmen in their recent Test matches.

Opener Saim Ayub couldn't provide a solid start and was out after scoring 10 runs and Mohammad Rizwan added 24 run  while Babar Azam fought to complete his fifty but got out for 58 runs.

The Kiwis have set 195-run target for Pakistan by batting first in the second T20I match but Pakistan could score only 173 runs at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

Babar Azam’s 57 runs could not help Pakistan chase the target of 227 runs set by Kiwis.

The both sides are much excited for today’s clash to reach the final of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

The latest reports say that there is a strong chance of heavy rain during the 41st match of the ongoing mega event.

Fakhar Zaman scored 126 off 81 balls while Babar Azam scored 66 off 63 balls---a partnership that won the hearts of the fans at M. Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.

Both sides are excited for today's clash at Hyderabad ground.

The mega event began, witnessing New Zealand's triumph over England by nine wickets in Ahmedabad.

The squads for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India have been locked in ahead of the tournament opener between England and New Zealand on October 5