Watch: Babar Azam dismissed for 34 runs in ENG vs PAK ODI Tri-Series 2026

Babar Azam missed out on another half-century in Pakistan’s second match of the ODI tri-series against England at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, October 20. England won the toss and elected to field first, putting Pakistan in to bat.

Babar, who came in at No. 3, scored 34 runs before Will Jacks dismissed him with his spin bowling. The Pakistan batter faced 44 balls and hit four boundaries. After scoring 45 runs against Sri Lanka in the opening match, Babar once again failed to convert a good start into a big innings.

Similar to the first match, Babar looked comfortable at the crease but could not build on his start. He came in early after Pakistan lost a wicket on the first ball of the match. However, England introduced spin at the right time, and Jacks removed the experienced batter. 

Watch Babar Azam’s dismissal here.

How Babar Azam got out for 34 against England

The incident happened on the second ball of the 15th over when Will Jacks dismissed Babar Azam for 34 runs. The England spinner bowled a good-length delivery that skidded on and hit the off stump. Babar tried to play across the line but failed to connect, leaving him surprised by the dismissal.

England players were delighted with the wicket, especially Jacks, who knew how important it was to dismiss Pakistan’s key batter. Babar scored 34 runs off 52 balls, including four boundaries. It was the second time in the series that he crossed the 30-run mark but failed to score a half-century.

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Babar Azam’s struggles against spin bowling are well known, and he has also found it difficult to score against Jacks. The two players have faced each other three times across formats, with Jacks dismissing Babar twice. His wicket was a major boost for England as they looked to restrict Pakistan’s scoring.

Babar Azam’s form in ODI Tri-Series 2026: Another start goes unconverted

Babar Azam has scored 79 runs in two innings in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026, at an average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 71.56. He scored 45 runs against Sri Lanka in the opening match on October 18 before making 34 against England on October 20. Despite getting starts in both matches, the Pakistan batter failed to convert them into half-centuries.

However, Babar achieved a major ODI milestone in the match against England at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. He completed 2,000 ODI runs on home soil after entering the match just 23 runs short of the mark. The right-handed batter scored 34 off 52 balls before Will Jacks bowled him.

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Babar reached 2,000 ODI runs in Pakistan in just 37 innings, becoming the fastest Pakistani batter to achieve the milestone at home. Inzamam-ul-Haq is second on the list, having reached the mark in 48 innings, followed by Mohammad Yousuf in 49 innings and Shoaib Malik in 56 innings. Despite his latest dismissal, Babar’s record remains a significant achievement in his ODI career.

Fans react to Babar Azam’s dismissal against England

Babar Azam’s dismissal for 34 runs against England in the ODI tri-series 2026 has sparked reactions from cricket fans. The Pakistan batter looked settled at the crease but failed to convert his start into a big score. Will Jacks dismissed him with a delivery that hit the off stump.

Many fans have expressed disappointment as Babar once again missed out on a half-century. After scoring 45 runs against Sri Lanka in the opening match, expectations were high for him to deliver a bigger innings against England. However, his dismissal for 34 has raised further questions about his ability to turn good starts into big scores.

Meanwhile, Jacks’ performance has also drawn attention, as the England spinner removed one of Pakistan’s key batters. Babar’s struggles against spin bowling have become a talking point among cricket followers. The dismissal has added another talking point to Pakistan’s campaign in the ODI tri-series.