Babar Azam one ton away from becoming Pakistan's leading ODI centurion
Rawalpindi, May 29
Pakistan star batter Babar Azam is one century away from overtaking legendary Saeed Anwar to own the record of most ODI centuries for Pakistan.
Babar could go past Anwar during his side's first ODI against Australia at Rawalpindi on Friday.
Babar and Saeed are currently at 20 centuries each, with Babar having reached the milestone faster in just 140 ODI matches and 137 innings.
In 140 ODIs and 137 innings, he has made 6,501 runs at an average of 53.72 and a strike rate of 87.16, including 20 centuries and 37 fifties, with a best score of 158. He is the 11th-highest ODI run-getter of all time for Pakistan.
Babar is heading into the tournament after a Pakistan Super League (PSL) winning campaign as a captain for Peshawar Zalmi, with 588 runs in 11 innings at an average of 73.50, with a strike rate of 145.90, including two centuries, three fifties and a best score of 103.
Squads: Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Ghazi Ghori(w), Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi(c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Rohail Nazir, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Sufyan Moqim, Shamyl Hussain Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w), Cameron Green, Liam Scott, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Kuhnemann, Tanveer Sangha, Oliver Peake.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Babar is undoubtedly the best batsman in the world right now across formats. His consistency is remarkable. As an Indian fan, I have to admit – we need to learn from how Pakistan produces world-class batters like him. Hope he breaks the record soon!
Saeed Anwar was a legend, but Babar is rewriting history. 20 centuries in 140 matches is insane! The PSL form he's carrying is a great sign. Pakistan cricket is in good hands with Babar leading the way. 🔥
It's wonderful to see such talent from across the border. Cricket truly unites us. Babar's elegance reminds me of the greats from our era. Hope he goes on to become a legend like Wasim or Imran. All the best to him! 🌟
Stats don't lie – Babar is phenomenal. But let's not forget the support from his teammates and the coaching staff. Cricket is a team sport after all. Exciting times for Pakistan cricket! Looking forward to the Australia series.
Impressive numbers from Babar, but I wonder how he'll handle the Australian pace attack. They always bring something different. Still, a player of his caliber deserves all the success. Will be watching this series closely! 🏏
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