Babar Azam

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Babar Azam Profile

Babar Azam, often hailed as Pakistan’s cricketing gem, has carved a niche for himself in the international arena with his impeccable technique and consistent performances. Born in Lahore, this prodigious talent made his mark early, showcasing a penchant for big scores. His ODI debut in 2015 against Zimbabwe was just the beginning. Over the years, Babar has not only become Pakistan’s backbone in all formats but has also earned the distinction of being among the world’s top batsmen. His elegance at the crease, combined with his ability to adapt, makes him a treat to watch. With numerous records already under his belt, including being the fastest to 1000 T20I runs, Babar’s journey from a young hopeful to Pakistan’s captain is a testament to his dedication and passion for the game. As he continues to evolve, cricket enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await his next masterclass.

Babar Azam Stats

Babar Azam Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	49	88	9	3772	196	47.74	6836	55.17	9	26	440	23	36	0
ODI	105	102	12	5353	158	59.47	5988	89.39	19	28	482	56	46	0
T20I	104	98	14	3485	122	41.48	2714	128.4	3	30	371	53	42	0
FC	85	142	14	5784	266	45.18	10328	56	12	38	709	35	58	0
List A	169	165	19	8269	158	56.63	9495	87.08	29	46	773	70	73	0
T20	268	258	41	9462	122	43.6	7347	128.78	10	77	994	173	122	0

Babar Azam Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	49	8	90	42	2	1/1	1/2	21	2.8	45	0	0	0
ODI	105	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20I	104	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	85	27	810	465	7	1/1	1/2	66.42	3.44	115.7	0	0	0
List A	169	29	633	555	12	2/20	2/20	46.25	5.26	52.7	0	0	0
T20	268	5	78	85	4	2/20	2/20	21.25	6.53	19.5	0	0	0

Babar Azam Recent Matches

MATCH	Bat	Date	Ground	Format
Pakistan vs India	—	02-Sep-2023	Pallekele	ODI # 4630
Pakistan vs Nepal	151	30-Aug-2023	Multan	ODI # 4628
Pakistan vs Afghanistan	60	26-Aug-2023	Colombo (RPS)	ODI # 4627
Pakistan vs Afghanistan	53	24-Aug-2023	Hambantota	ODI # 4626
Pakistan vs Afghanistan	0	22-Aug-2023	Hambantota	ODI # 4625

Debut of Babar Azam

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
TEST	Pakistan vs West Indies at Dubai (DSC)	October 13 – 17, 2016	Dubai (DSC)
ODI	Pakistan vs Zimbabwe at Lahore	May 31, 2015	Lahore
T20I	England vs Pakistan at Manchester	September 07, 2016	Manchester
FC	National Bnk vs ZTBL at Sialkot	December 10 – 13, 2010	Sialkot
LIST A	Pak Customs vs ZTBL at Multan	February 10, 2010	Multan
T20	L Eagles vs Hawks at Lahore	December 01, 2012	Lahore

Notable Achievements

• Babar Azam became the second quickest after Quinton De Kock to score five ODI tons.
• His aggregate of 1306 runs after 25 innings was the highest, surpassing Jonathan Trott’s numbers.
• He scored three consecutive ODI centuries against the West Indies in 2016 in the UAE.

Style of Play

Babar Azam is known for his consistency and great stroke-making ability. He has shown glimpses of his talent, especially in the shorter formats of the game.

International Career

• Made his Test debut against West Indies at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 13, 2016.
• ODI debut against Zimbabwe at Gaddafi Stadium on May 31, 2015.
• T20 debut against England at Emirates Old Trafford on September 7, 2016.

Domestic Cricket Performances

Babar Azam has represented various teams including Pakistan U19, Sylhet Royals, Islamabad United, Rangpur Riders, Karachi Kings, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Sylhet Sixers, Somerset, Dublin Chiefs, Team White, Team Green, Peshawar Zalmi, and Colombo Strikers.

Future Prospects

While the specific future prospects are not mentioned, given his achievements and consistency, Babar Azam is expected to be a key player for Pakistan in the coming years.

Trivia

• Babar Azam is the cousin of the Akmal brothers (Kamran, Umar, and Adnan).
• He was the leading run-scorer in the tri-series that included Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Under-19 in 2009.
• His favorite cricketer is AB de Villiers.

FAQs of Babar Azam

Q1. When did Babar Azam make his debut for the Pakistan national team?

A: Babar Azam made his ODI debut for Pakistan against Zimbabwe at Gaddafi Stadium on May 31, 2015.

Q2. What notable record did Babar Azam achieve in his ODI career against the West Indies in 2016?

A: Babar Azam became the second-fastest cricketer to score five ODI centuries and notably scored three consecutive ODI centuries against the West Indies in the UAE in 2016.

Q3. Which T20 teams has Babar Azam played for in domestic leagues?

A: Babar Azam has represented various T20 teams including Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Rangpur Riders, Guyana Amazon Warriors, and Somerset in domestic T20 leagues.