Babar Azam Concludes BPL 2024 as Top Scorer with Strong Finish
Pakistani batting maestro Babar Azam capped off an impressive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign by clinching the title of leading run-scorer. Representing the Rangpur Riders, Azam ended his BPL stint with a crucial 47-run knock in his final match against Durdanto Dhaka, guiding his team to a competitive total of 175/4.
Azam’s overall BPL season saw him amass a commendable 251 runs across six innings at an average of 50.20. He displayed his consistency with two well-constructed fifties and maintained a healthy strike rate of 114.61. Here’s a quick recap of his noteworthy scores:
- Sylhet Strikers: 56* (unbeaten)
- Khulna Tigers: 2
- Durdanto Dhaka: 62
- Comilla Victorians: 37
- Sylhet Strikers: 47
- Durdanto Dhaka: 47
With their No-Objection Certificates expiring on February 6th, Azam and other Pakistani players participating in the BPL have returned home to prepare for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL). Meanwhile, players involved in the UAE’s ILT20 have also made their way back, except for Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir who recently announced their retirements.
The highly anticipated PSL 9 kicks off on February 17th, 2024, in Lahore, featuring a thrilling opener between two-time champions and current titleholders Lahore Qalandars and 2016/2018 winners Islamabad United.
