NEW DELHI: Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam found himself at the centre of attention following a sudden encounter with the spidercam during the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings on Monday.
As Babar made his way onto the field with Rovman Powell chatting with commentators, the spidercam closely followed the Zalmi skipper, catching him off guard.
Startled by the device’s proximity, Babar, visibly scared, swiftly dodged the camera, creating a hilarious moment that quickly went viral on social media. Here is the clip showcasing how the unanticipated encounter with the spidercam went wrong for Babar:

Despite the spidercam incident, Babar led Zalmi to secure a nail-biting victory over Karachi Kings by two runs, clinching a spot in the playoffs of the 2024 PSL. Babar’s gritty innings of 51 runs in 46 balls played a pivotal role in Zalmi’s total of 147.
With this win, Zalmi now top the table with 13 points from 10 games, although they have played one match more than Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.
Azam continues to dominate the 2024 PSL batting charts, leading with 498 runs in nine matches at an impressive average of 62.25. His outstanding performances include one century and five half-centuries in the tournament.
Multan Sultans, positioned second with 12 points in nine games, and Quetta Gladiators, currently standing third with 11 points from nine games, are closely trailing Zalmi in the points table. Islamabad United hold the third spot with 11 points in 10 games.