‘Assurity at one end and aggression at the other’ – Gautam Gambhir heaps praise on Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam’s partnership in ODI World Cup 2023 vs New Zealand

Pakistan cricket team beat New Zealand in their recent clash of the ODI World Cup 2023 on November 4 at M. Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bangalore. Notably, Babar Azam & Co. are in the race for the semi-final spot, as they currently place themselves at the 5th spot in the points table with four wins and four losses in the ongoing event.

After their magnificent win while chasing the massive target, Gautam Gambhir lauded the Men in Green for the fantastic finish. The former India cricketer feels it was the excellent partnership between Fakhar Zaman and Pakistan captain Babar Azam that helped them win the match by the DLS method.

However, the 2011 ODI World Cup-winning star feels every player has their own style, and one cannot play like others during the game. The well-recognized cricket commentator feels Fakhar Zaman batted freely, and the credit should go to Pakistan captain Babar Azam, as he was the one who supported him brilliantly from the other side of the game.

Babar Azam supported Fakhar Zaman brilliantly as well: Gautam Gambhir

“It was an exceptional partnership. Assurity at one end and aggression at the other. Every player has his own strengths. Babar Azam cannot play like Fakhar Zaman and Fakhar cannot play like Babar. So look towards partnerships, they will win you matches. No matter how much you praise Fakhar Zaman, it is less, because of the way he batted, but Babar Azam supported him brilliantly as well. Fakhar could bat like that because Babar was at the other end,” Gautam Gambhir said on Star Sports.

Meanwhile, the legendary cricketer feels they would have faltered or not been able to chase the total if Pakistan’s opening batsman, Fakhar Zaman, had gotten out in the innings. Gautam Gambhir cited the example of Joe Root while making this statement.

“If Babar Azam had gotten out, or one or two more wickets had fallen, Fakhar Zaman might have had to go into his shell. When we talk about England, their entire batting lineup has struggled for sure, but it is because Joe Root didn’t score runs,” he added further.

Meanwhile, the Men in Green will be locking horns against England in their next clash