Overview
- Babar Azam made his first domestic first‑class appearance since December 2019 and was out for 12 after facing 20 balls and hitting two boundaries.
- Khan Research Laboratories posted 398 in their first innings and Babar’s wicket left Oil and Gas Development Company Limited struggling at 46 for 4.
- KRL pacer Arshad Iqbal removed three of the top four batsmen and finished with a five‑for that put his side firmly in control of the match.
- The return drew strong public interest at Abbottabad Cricket Stadium, with fans converging on the field and heavy reaction on social media over Babar’s performance.
- Commentary has shifted the conversation to player form and popularity, with former batter Mohammad Wasim noting Fatima Sana’s rising public standing relative to some male players.