The ongoing season of PSL 2022 has been quite an entertaining one so far. From blistering knocks to sensational bowling efforts, it has been a complete treat for the fans to watch.
In the ongoing PSL match between Karachi Kings and Islamabad United, taking an outstanding catch to dismiss United’s hard-hitting batter Asif Ali . It all happened during the final stages of first innings when Asif Ali tried to play a shot over the cover in Usman Shinwari’s delivery. Asif Ali mistimed his shot which gave an opportunity to Karachi Kings captain Babar Azam to think of attempting a catch. He was running backward with the ball was going away from him, and it looked like the ball was out of his reach when something extraordinary happened.
Captain Babar Azam outstretched his right hand and the ball fell right into his palm. The commentators could not believe what just happened. Notably, Karachi Kings skipper Babar Azam set a new record in the Pakistan Super League as he took stellar catches against Islamabad United at the National Stadium Karachi. Babar has become the only non-wicketkeeping fielder to take 35 catches after he took three amazing catches in Sunday’s clash.
However two-time champion Islamabad United won by a commanding 42 runs to hand Karachi Kings their fifth straight loss in the Pakistan Super League. With this win, Islamabad United finds themselves 2nd in the Pakistan Super League 2022 points table, while Babar Azam’s Karachi Kings continue to be at the bottom of the league table.