Babar Azam scored a classic century in ongoing Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test 2019 and the cricket fans were stunned to watch his innings. Pakistan is facing a tough challenge at The Gabba in Brisbane in AUS vs PAK 1st Test. However, Babar Azam’s hundred became a positive event for Pakistani cricket fans, who lauded right-handed batsman’s classic batting on Twitter. The social media micro-blogging platform was flooded with praises and appreciations for Pak ODI skipper. #BabarAzam became a trending topic on Twitter on Sunday (November 24) with ‘Well done Babar Azam’ a common trending tweet. Australia Vs Pakistan, Live Cricket Score 1st Test Match - Full ScoreCard. 

Babar Azam lost his wicket just after his century at the score of 104 runs. He lost his wicket to Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon, after he was caught behind the wickets by Australian skipper and wicketkeeper Tim Paine. However, Azam has shown why he is one of the outstanding batsmen with his century in a tough game against Australia. He smashed a four to bring up his 12th international and 2nd Test century and Twitterati hailed him for hundred. Below are some of the tweets praising Babar Azam. Babar Azam Smashes Century During Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test 2019, Dismissed at 104 Runs by Nathan Lyon. 

 

Well Done!

Babar Azam!

Exceptional Batting!

Making of Babar Azam!

Meanwhile, Pakistan is almost out of the question to win the match. After opting to bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for just 240 runs. Asad Shafiq hit 76 run-knock. David Warner (154), Joe Burns (97) and Marnus Labuschagne (185) only half-century of the first innings. Openers Shan Masood (27) and Azhar Ali (39) started well but could only score 75 runs together. Mohammad Rizwan (37) and Yasir Shah (26) tried to build up innings in the end but could not go far.

What happened during Australia's batting was even more stunning. Australian batsmen scored massive 580-10 with David Warner (154), Joe Burns (97) and Marnus Labuschagne (185) going to the top. With trailing by 340 runs after the end of first innings, Pakistan is now trailing by 72 runs at the Day 4 of the Test match but looks like they will lose the match. Pakistan just have four batsmen left on the field.

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