In three matches so far in LPL, Babar has scored 107 runs at an average of 35.66 and a strike rate of above 127. He has struck one half-century in the tournament so far.
The Colombo Strikers are set to make their debut in the Lanka Premier League, which will be played from July 30, 2023 to August 20, 2023. They will take on Jaffna Kings in their first match of the LPL on July 30, 2023 in Colombo.
The Strikers have already brought together Pakistan captain Babar Azam, highly talented Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah and Sri Lankan T20 stars Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne for the LPL 2023, as per a press release from Colombo Strikers.
The player auction for the Lanka Premier League is on June 14 and the Colombo Strikers will hope to sign some of the most talented players up for grabs. Along with Babar, Matheesha Pathirana, Naseem Shah and Chamika Karunarathne are already included in the squad for the Colombo Strikers.