The article describes key moments from a cricket match where Babar Azam and Imam ul Haq opened for Pakistan. Babar displayed strong form, hitting several boundaries and showcasing confidence against various bowlers. Hardik Pandya's introduction to the bowling attack was marked by his sharp deliveries. As the game progressed, bowlers like Shami and Harshit posed challenges for the opening pair. Babar's consistent efforts to drive the ball through the covers highlighted his strategy while Imam faced difficulty with his performance. The match reflects Pakistan's struggle to build a robust innings amidst impressive bowling.
Hardik drags one back and Babar tries to send it shimmying through the covers again, but can only edge it to Rahul.
Time for Axar Patel, all long levers and huge shades. He twirls the ball from giant hand to giant hand.
Babar glances over his shoulders, and then drives an offering outside off stump through the covers for four.
Imam is tempted, nibbling at Shami as the ball shimmies past the outside edge.
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