In a high-octane Pakistan Super League clash, Mohammad Amir and Babar Azam reignited their rivalry. Amir struck Babar with a bouncer, later dismissing him with a sharp inswinger. Amir's emphatic celebration towards Viv Richards followed, though Richards urged him to remain composed. Amir finished with figures of 1/18, making a significant impact.
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