WATCH: Fuming Babar Azam slams bat in frustration after being dismissed for 42 in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

WATCH: Fuming Babar Azam slams bat in frustration after being dismissed for 42 in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:A frustrated Babar Azam was caught on camera reacting angrily after his latest dismissal.His recent run of form has raised questions ahead of Pakistan's home Test series against Sri Lanka.Lahore Whites faced a mammoth chase in a Quaid-e-Azam Trophy game in Islamabad.Pure agony! Babar Azam vents his frustration after falling for 42 in a 412-run chaseA visibly angry Babar Azam slammed his bat into the pitch after he was dismissed for 42 in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on Friday morning. The right-handed batter was turning out for Lahore Whites in the opening round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Gold 2026/27, where they were up against FATA at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad.Lahore Whites were chasing a huge target of 412 in the fourth innings, and they had slipped to 102 for 5 in 33.2 overs by the time Babar was out. He had made 42 runs off 77 balls before getting dismissed in a manner that has become too familiar. Right-arm pacer Shahid Aziz pitched a length ball well outside the off stump that swung away slightly, and Babar went for a drive. The ball took the outside edge and was gathered by wicketkeeper Rehan Afridi, which left the batter caught behind.After throwing away his wicket, Babar dropped his head, bent forward and hit his bat against the pitch in anger, and the footage went viral on social media platforms.MORE: 'Babar Azam has the most toxic fan base': Azam Khan opens up on social media abuse in Pakistan cricketFans react to Babar Azam’s dismissal and bat slam on social mediaThe clip triggered a flood of responses online, with supporters weighing in on what the latest dismissal says about his form. A selection of the more notable posts is given below.One user, @nibraz88cricket, expressed concern about the batter’s run of low scores and suggested that he needs support to get through the difficult phase.He wrote: “Babar Azam’s poor form Continues.. He needs help.. Surely 🙂 #Cricket”Babar Azam’s poor form Continues.. He needs help.. Surely 🙂 #Cricket https://t.co/UUvKiqM006— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) November 6, 2026Another account, @RayhamUnplugged, argued that the dismissal is a"worrying sign" for Pakistan, since he got set and then missed out on a key half-century just before the Sri Lanka series.He wrote: “🚨 WORRYING SIGNS FOR PAKISTAN! 🇵🇰 Babar Azam once again edged it to the slips after getting well set and missed his important fifty ahead of the Sri Lanka series.”🚨 WORRYING SIGNS FOR PAKISTAN! 🇵🇰 - Babar Azam once again edged it to the slips after getting well set and missed his important fifty ahead of the Sri Lanka series. https://t.co/E8qyN7osRh— Rayham. (@RayhamUnplugged) November 6, 2026A third user, @Humireacts, took a more sarcastic tone. He wrote: “💔 in last innings, when Babar Azam was out it was umpires fault. This time it was the pitch that got the better of the King. Babar was clearly upset after getting out Even showing his anger at the pitch. 😭💔 Umpire’s fault ✅ Pitch’s fault ✅ Babar’s fault ❌”. 💔 in last innings, when Babar Azam was out it was umpires fault This time it was the pitch that got the better of the King. Babar was clearly upset after getting out Even showing his anger at the pitch. 😭💔 Umpire’s fault ✅ Pitch’s fault ✅ Babar’s fault ❌ https://t.co/KsnPHYz34c— Humais khan (@Humireacts) November 6, 2026The account @criccrazyme gave credit to the opposition instead. before asking in Urdu whether the blame this time should go to the umpire or the pitch.He wrote: “And Gone again. Babar out on 42 great bowling by Shahid Aziz and awesome Captaincy by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Is bar umpire ka Kasoor bnana hai ya pitch ka?”And Gone again Babar out on 42 great bowling by Shahid Aziz and awesome Captaincy by Shaheen Shah Afridi Is bar umpire ka Kasoor bnana hai ya pitch ka? https://t.co/lf8T8tqexS— Shahbaz Roy (@criccrazyme) November 6, 2026Finally, @TsMeSalman1_ put the two innings side by side and wrote: “First innings - 28 (40). Second innings - 42 (78). Babar Azam finding new ways to get out. A worrying trend. 😬“. First innings - 28 (40). Second innings - 42 (78). - Babar Azam finding new ways to get out. A worrying trend. 😬 https://t.co/yBzM4pF7Az— Salman. (@TsMeSalman1_) November 6, 2026Babar Azam’s recent form: tri-series struggles add to his woesThe 32-year-old is going through a lean patch, and the numbers from the recent ODI tri-series involving Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka make that clear. He managed only 118 runs in five matches, at an average of 23.60 and a strike rate of 74.21, and he failed to reach a half-century at any stage of the competition.The pressure on Babar will increase for the home series, as Pakistan’s recent red-ball results have been disappointing. They drew a two-match Test series against the West Indies in the Caribbean, and they were then beaten 3-0 by England in the United Kingdom. Pakistan’s opening Test will begin on 9 November at the Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium. Babar is likely to face a stern examination from Sri Lanka’s seamers, especially Asitha Fernando, and he will have to fix his issues outside the off stump quickly if he wants to avoid more trouble.MORE: Not Hobart, not 183 vs Pak! Virat reveals his top ODI knock of all timeBabar Azam must solve the problem outside off stump before the Sri Lanka TestsThe bat slam tells a story about a batter who knows his form has slipped. Babar has been one of Pakistan’s finest players for years, and his frustration is understandable, because he started the innings in Islamabad with confidence and then threw it away to a delivery he has been getting out to repeatedly.The pattern is the real concern. Whether the dismissal comes against pace or spin, the common thread appears to be an eagerness to drive at balls that are not within comfortable reach, and the best bowlers in the world will exploit that weakness without hesitation. Asitha Fernando, with his height and bounce, is exactly the kind of bowler who could test it.MORE: India and Pakistan could face each other upto 10 times in the upcoming yearIt would be unfair, however, to write him off. Two starts in the same match, 28 and 42, show that he is still spending time in the middle and that his timing has not vanished. What he lacks is the patience to convert those starts, and that is a problem that can be corrected with discipline rather than a technical overhaul.Pakistan cannot afford another poor series at home, and Babar must lead from the front. A calm, watchful innings in Rawalpindi would silence a good deal of criticism, but he will first have to control his emotions and leave the wide deliveries alone.For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary, and to share your voice, head to our Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter) pages.