Babar Azam scored a significant fifty for the Sydney Sixers, eliciting a strong positive reaction from fans both in the stadium and online. This return to form is seen as beneficial for Pakistan's T20 World Cup preparations, potentially providing an anchor for the batting lineup. However, former cricketer Adam Gilchrist has reportedly raised concerns, possibly regarding Azam's strike rate, though the article suggests this might be manageable given the team's composition.