What should have been a triumphant moment Pakistan Social-media turned into a storm after Babar AzamThe long awaited century in the second ODI against Sri Lanka In Rawalpindi. The star batsman, who finally ended his long run without an international century, led Pakistan to a stunning eight-wicket win – but his celebration immediately sparked comparisons Virat KohliDue to which a wave of online trolling started.
Sri Lanka set competitive target with late push
Sri Lanka put up a competitive fight after Pakistan decided to field first. His innings never really exploded, but consistent contributions kept the scoreboard moving. Pathum Nissanka While offering prompt stability Sadira Samarawickrama And Zenith Lianaz The middle order formed an important partnership, with Liyanaj top-scoring with 54 runs from 63 balls.
late bloomer Wanindu Hasaranga (37)* took Sri Lanka to 288/8. Pakistan bowlers were disciplined Abrar Ahmed And Haris Rauf Each took three wickets to prevent the visitors from posting a more catastrophic score.
Babar Azam returns home to Pakistan, returning to his best performance
Chasing 289, Pakistan displayed an almost impeccable batting performance. Fakhar Zaman Taking advantage of some missed opportunities by Sri Lanka, he played a lively inning of 78 runs. Saim Ayyub (33) provided valuable initial momentum.
But the innings revolved around Babar, who finally broke his long run without an international century. The right-hander displayed trademark poise – timing his drives, rotating the strike and handling the pressure calmly. He made a century partnership with Fakhar and later had an unbroken partnership Mohammad Rizwan (51) gave Pakistan victory in the 48th over.
Babar’s innings of 102 off 110 balls marked his 20th ODI century and ended a major drought of 83 innings, keeping him together. Saeed Anwar Record of scoring most centuries by a Pakistani batsman.
Fans troll Babar for copying Virat Kohli’s celebration
While Babar’s three-figure score was widely celebrated in Pakistan, his post-century performance created an unexpected frenzy. After reaching the milestone, Babar looked towards the dressing room smiling and kissed a locket – something fans immediately realized was similar to Kohli’s celebration when he ended his own century drought in 2022.
Adding fuel to the comparisons, Babar’s drought lasted 83 innings, the exact length of Kohli’s drought between 2019 and 2022, which the Indian star ended with a century. afghanistan in Dubai.
Social media spread rapidly. A section of fans accused Babar of ‘copying’ Kohli, while others defended him, calling the claims exaggerated and unnecessary. Within minutes there was a flood of memes on Twitter, overshadowing what should have been an individual and team milestone.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Virat Kohli made the international score after 83 innings and kissed the locket.
Babar Azam scored runs after 83 innings and kissed the international 💯 and locket 🇵🇰
– If copying is an art, then Babar Azam is its Picasso 😆 What do you say 🤔https://t.co/sbCouvmhgV
– Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) 14 November 2025
Man, this Babar Azam guy is next level!!
– He copied Virat’s 100 run celebration,
– He copied Virat’s statement,
– Which celebration locket did they copy?Now he is also copying Virat Kohli’s century celebration after 83 innings#babarazam #PAKvsSL #INDvsSA pic.twitter.com/IK4np5FzxE
– Vishal KR (@vishal_kr_31) 14 November 2025
Babar Azam imitates Kohli’s celebration after ending his century drought pic.twitter.com/ytUY11NW1D
– Yang Goi (@GongR1ght) 14 November 2025
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Now Babar Azam has also copied Virat Kohli’s celebration of his 71st century. This joker has nothing of his own, his entire career went into copying Virat
From trying to speak like Virat, kissing the locket, looking towards heaven, now you have copied this toopic.twitter.com/kp32KCOHKb
– Rajeev (@Rajeev1841) 14 November 2025
Here too King Kohli’s century drought celebration copy Carly exactly like the name (King)
Babar Azam should have some shame and create his own identity. pic.twitter.com/lp1RGXm9qv
– James Faulkner (@Ae_Pratyushhh) 14 November 2025
No matter how hard you try, Babar Azam, you can never be like him🤍 pic.twitter.com/jXauudtdQ8
-` (@chixxsays) 14 November 2025
Pakistanis are comparing Babar Azam with Virat Kohli
But at the age of 31, Babar has 32 centuries in his name in all formats.
At the age of 30, Virat Kohli had 43 centuries in his name in ODIs alone.
there is no comparison pic.twitter.com/acCV0G321t
– Common Fan (@commoncrickfan) 15 November 2025
Virat Kohli 🤝 Babar Azam
Series Celebration 🔥
– Hmmmm (@hmm_mmm1) 14 November 2025
Babar Azam copied Virat Kohli’s celebration which Kohli did in this match. https://t.co/UjTaFGUJQx
– Rahul (@meri_mrziii) 14 November 2025
