Babar Azam's BBL Nightmare: 1 Run Off 7 Balls, Sydney Sixers Face Flop Show

• Babar Azam, a premium player for Sydney Sixers in BBL 2025-26, is facing heavy criticism for his poor performance.
• In the 40th match against Brisbane Heat, Babar Azam scored just 1 run off 7 balls before being dismissed by Xavier Bartlett.
• Across 10 matches this season, Babar has scored only 202 runs at a strike rate of 104.12, with two half-centuries.
• Despite his struggles, Sydney Sixers continue to give Babar Azam opportunities.
• In contrast, teammate Steve Smith scored 54 runs off 40 balls against Brisbane Heat, leading Sydney to a 5-wicket victory, following a century in the previous match.

Why It Matters: Babar Azam's dismal BBL performance raises questions, while Steve Smith shines for Sydney Sixers.