Pakistan captain Babar Azam found form when it mattered the most, slamming an impressive half-century against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday, November 9.With his 53-run knock from 42 balls, the right-handed batter propelled the Men in Green into pole position in the knockout fixture. The 28-year-old was under the scanner for his underwhelming outings with the bat in the competition. However, he roared back to form against the Kiwis while chasing a tricky total of 152 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.A number of fans took to social media, lauding the Pakistani skipper for his inspired efforts in the all-important encounter. Here are some of the reactions:Roha Nadeem@RohaNadymA captain’s knock by Babar when it mattered most. Missed the pure joy of watching him connect. #PakvNZ504A captain’s knock by Babar when it mattered most. Missed the pure joy of watching him connect. #PakvNZMorne Morkel@mornemorkel65Babar is back baby..!!! #NZvPAK #ICCT20WorldCup20227559921Babar is back baby..!!! #NZvPAK #ICCT20WorldCup2022Salman Iqbal ARY@Salman_ARYForm is temporary , class is permanent !!! Well done @babarazam2582135173Form is temporary , class is permanent !!! Well done @babarazam258Malik Basit@Basit__malikKing Is Back @babarazam258King Is Back 👑❤️ @babarazam258 https://t.co/gXQNnvgLvFIbrahim shawn@ibrahimputhJust @babarazam258 things #PakvsNz #BabarAzam𓃵 #T20Iworldcup20221Just @babarazam258 things 😂#PakvsNz #BabarAzam𓃵 #T20Iworldcup2022 https://t.co/eS9ZoQ1lugzZzZz@_z_shahForm is temporary, CLASS is PERMANENT~ KING BABAR#PakvsNz #BabarAzam𓃵Form is temporary, CLASS is PERMANENT~ KING BABAR#PakvsNz #BabarAzam𓃵mrymnx@Mrynmx#PakvsNzHaters gonna hate..Babar was great#BabarAzam𓃵#PakvsNzHaters gonna hate..Babar was great#BabarAzam𓃵Gigs@AndrewGigaczThe batting form of Babar is no longer the elephant in the room for Pakistan.#T20WorldCup #NZvPAK #PAKvNZ4The batting form of Babar is no longer the elephant in the room for Pakistan.#T20WorldCup #NZvPAK #PAKvNZIqra_ch@iqrashahid033Babar to haters#PakvsNzBabar to haters#PakvsNz https://t.co/WxJjfn3oyKAsad@AsadAjmal19Now those people who were syaing babar azam is not T20 player will come up with a tweet, " Form is Temporary Class is permanent"#PakvsNz #BabarAzamNow those people who were syaing babar azam is not T20 player will come up with a tweet, " Form is Temporary Class is permanent"#PakvsNz #BabarAzamSamia A.@iSamiaAhmedBabar aa gaya!! #BabarAzam𓃵 #PakvsNz #T20Iworldcup20222Babar aa gaya!! 🇵🇰#BabarAzam𓃵 #PakvsNz #T20Iworldcup2022 https://t.co/3Lc13A1TkXHasan Arshad@hasanarshad61053 off 42 balls for Babar Azam, you cannot keep a good man down for long #T20WorldCup53 off 42 balls for Babar Azam, you cannot keep a good man down for long 💚 #T20WorldCupFurqan Yousafzae ⚖️@FurqanYousafzae"Babar should play one downBabar play selfish inningsBabar should resign from captaincyBabar is under pressure due to captaincyBabar should take rest from cricketBabar! This time shall too pass!"Seriously these opinions turned out to be the funniest jokes of T20 WorldCup11"Babar should play one downBabar play selfish inningsBabar should resign from captaincyBabar is under pressure due to captaincyBabar should take rest from cricketBabar! This time shall too pass!"Seriously these opinions turned out to be the funniest jokes of T20 WorldCup😅Jiyaa🦋@DiaryofJiyaaWELL PLAYED BABAR!!!EXCELLENT COMEBACK & WHAT A WELL PLAYED INNINGS TODAY. <3WELL PLAYED BABAR!!!EXCELLENT COMEBACK & WHAT A WELL PLAYED INNINGS TODAY. <3aadilf 🗿@ILikeAadilCasuals filling Babar apology forms i never doubted my king in the first place7Casuals filling Babar apology forms i never doubted my king in the first placeNotably, Babar got a big reprieve with wicketkeeper Devon Conway putting down a tough chance on his very first delivery. The dropped catch proved costly for Kane Williamson and Co., as the Pakistani openers stitched together a stunning 105-run partnership.Babar Azam-led Pakistan make it to the final of the T20 World Cup 2022 with their brilliant 7-wicket win over New ZealandThe New Zealand side won the toss and elected to bat first in the vital tie. The Pakistani bowlers didn't allow their opponents to score runs freely, bowling tidy spells to restrict them to 152/4 in 20 overs.Daryl Mitchell was the top performer with the bat for the Kiwis, remaining unbeaten at 53. Skipper Kane Williamson also chipped in with 46 runs for his side. For Pakistan, Shaheen Afridi bagged two wickets while conceding just 24 runs from his full quota of four overs.Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan showcased stellar composure during their run chase, becoming the first pair to have three hundred-run partnerships in the history of the competition. Rizwan was the top scorer for his side, mustering 57 runs in 43 balls.Pakistan Cricket@TheRealPCBPakistan beat New Zealand by 7 wickets #WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup11533Pakistan beat New Zealand by 7 wickets 🙌#WeHaveWeWill | #T20WorldCup https://t.co/jCqgMu6CCVBabar Azam and Co. completed a famous seven-wicket win over New Zealand to advance to the final of the T20 World Cup 2022. The winner of the second semi-final between England and India will battle it out against Pakistan in the summit clash.