Power play: Babar beats Fakhar in bat speed

This unexpected head-to-head battle showcased the power and speed behind the bats of two of Pakistan’s top cricketers.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a video of the special contest, orchestrated by batting coach Hanif Malik at the National Cricket Academy’s indoor hall. The challenge focused on “vertical bat movement speed” and “power factor hitting.”

During Fakhar Zaman’s turn in the one-over hitting speed competition, his bat swing registered at 74 kilometers per hour, with a power movement of 761.

In Babar Azam’s turn, he immediately made an impact. On his very first ball, his bat movement speed was recorded at an impressive 89 kilometers per hour, coupled with a power factor of 1027.

The star batter maintained this high intensity, with his maximum bat movement speed remaining at 89 kilometers per hour and his power factor peaking at 1037 on his final delivery.