‘Kin gan.... ko umpire bana diya’: Pakistan 3rd umpire’s English during Babar Azam LBW review is leaving people in splits. Watch

Pakistan beat Australia by 22 runs in the first T20 of the three-match series at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, taking a 1-0 lead. While Saim Ayub’s all-round performance helped Pakistan secure the win, the biggest buzz came from an unexpected moment during Babar Azam’s LBW review that had fans in splits online.

Third umpire becomes the star of the show

The laughter started when Babar Azam was given out LBW off Adam Zampa. Babar had attempted a reverse sweep but missed, and the ball hit his pads. He opted for DRS, sending the decision to the third umpire.

Fans quickly noticed the umpire struggling to communicate in English while explaining the review. Social media exploded with clips, memes, and jokes, with viewers poking fun at his awkward phrasing. Many called it a moment that “left fans rolling with laughter,” and the third umpire quickly became the unintended star of the match.


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Pakistan post competitive total

Pakistan chose to bat after winning the toss and scored 168 for 8. The innings began on a shaky note as Sahibzada Farhan was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball.

Captain Salman Agha and Saim Ayub steadied the innings with a 74-run partnership in 45 balls. Ayub scored 40 off 22 balls, hitting two sixes and three fours, while Salman made 39 from 27 balls, including five boundaries. Babar Azam contributed 24 runs before his LBW dismissal, and Fakhar Zaman added stability with a 37-run stand alongside Babar. Usman Khan added 18 runs, helping Pakistan reach a defendable total.

Adam Zampa was the standout bowler for Australia, taking four wickets for 24 runs. Xavier Bartlett and Mahli Beardman claimed two wickets each.

Australia fall short despite late fight

Australia struggled in their chase, losing both openers for 28 runs. Matthew Short made 5, and captain Travis Head scored 23 off 13 balls with two sixes and two fours.

Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw tried to rebuild with a 40-run partnership, but wickets fell at regular intervals. A late 34-run stand for the eighth wicket between Xavier Bartlett (34) and Adam Zampa (5) added some respectability, but Australia could only manage 146 for 8, falling short by 22 runs.

Pakistan’s bowlers shared the workload effectively. Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed took two wickets each, while Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz claimed one apiece.

With crucial contributions in both batting and bowling, Ayub was named ‘Player of the Match’. While Pakistan celebrated their win, fans celebrated another highlight—the third umpire’s comical English during Babar’s DRS, proving cricket can deliver both drama and laughter in equal measure.‘Kin ganwaro ko umpire bana diya’: Pakistan third umpire’s English sparks laughter during Babar Azam LBW review.