‘Zimbabar Flop Hogaya’: Memes Flood Social Media
Babar Azam’s Duck Dominates Headlines as Pakistan Recover to Beat Zimbabwe.
Srinagar 19/11/2025 (JKNN) Pakistan kicked off the T20I Tri-Series with a five-wicket win over Zimbabwe despite suffering an early top-order collapse, including the shocking dismissal of star batter Babar Azam for a duck, which instantly became the biggest talking point of the match.
Zimbabwe, already qualified for next year’s T20 World Cup, displayed impressive discipline with the ball and restricted Pakistan’s top order before Fakhar Zaman marked his return with a fluent 44 off 32 deliveries, guiding Pakistan safely towards the 151-run target. The hosts eventually chased down 151-5 in the final over.
Earlier, Zimbabwe spoiled a strong start and were contained to 147-8, thanks to Pakistan’s spin trio. Mohammad Nawaz (2-22) led the attack, while Abrar Ahmed (1-28) and Saim Ayub (1-31) applied pressure in the middle overs, preventing Zimbabwe from accelerating in the second half of the innings.
However, it was Babar Azam’s early dismissal that stole the spotlight off the field. The stylish batter, known for his consistency and class, walked back without scoring—triggering an immediate wave of memes, jokes, and sarcastic reactions across social media platforms.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) trended the phrase “Zimbabar Flop Hogaya”, teasing the Pakistani captain for his rare failure. The stadium fell silent for a moment, but online humor quickly took over as netizens reacted to the surprising duck.
As Pakistan prepares for upcoming fixtures, the pressure will be on Babar Azam to bounce back strong—not only to deliver with the bat but also to silence the trolls who enjoyed their moment of fun after his brief stay at the crease.
(JKNEWS NATION)
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