Babar Azam’s latest Test innings came to a painful conclusion on 88. The dismissal occurred via a run-out that left the batter on his knees.

This score of 88 meant the Pakistan batter fell short of a century once again. The moment extended an already long wait for a Test hundred.

The drought in Test cricket for Babar Azam has now gone past 1,300 days. Every innings without a three-figure score adds to that timeline.

Fans watching saw the batter react immediately after the run-out. He dropped to his knees as the reality of the dismissal set in.

The innings itself had built hopes of a century. Reaching 88 brought the batter close before the run-out ended proceedings.

Babar Azam has been searching for that elusive Test hundred through many matches. The current gap stands at more than 1,300 days and continues to grow.

The run-out proved decisive in stopping the knock at 88. Twelve runs remained between the batter and the milestone when the dismissal happened.

Reactions from the player showed clear disappointment on the field. The knees-on-ground moment captured the frustration of the occasion.

With each passing day the century drought lengthens. Babar Azam’s last Test hundred now sits further back in time than 1,300 days.

The score of 88 will be remembered for how it finished rather than the runs scored. A desperate dive and the resulting run-out turned the innings into another chapter without a century.

Supporters following the match witnessed the immediate aftermath. The batter stayed down briefly after the run-out call was confirmed.

That single innings once more highlighted the ongoing wait. Babar Azam’s Test record remains without a hundred for over 1,300 days and counting.