Babar Azam, a prominent Pakistani cricketer, has made significant contributions in T20 Internationals (T20Is). Here’s an overview of his performance:
Career Statistics:
Matches: 128
Innings: 121
Runs Scored: 4,223
Batting Average: 39.83
Centuries: 3
Half-Centuries: 36
Highest Score: 122
Strike Rate: 129.2
Fours: 447
Sixes: 73
These statistics highlight Babar’s consistency and ability to anchor Pakistan’s batting lineup in the shortest format of the game.
Notable Achievements:
Fastest to 11,000 T20 Runs: On December 13, 2024, during a match against South Africa at SuperSport Park, Centurion, Babar scored 31 runs off 20 balls, surpassing Chris Gayle to become the fastest player to reach 11,000 T20 runs.
Captaincy Record: Babar has captained Pakistan in 85 T20I matches, securing 48 wins and 30 losses, reflecting a win percentage of approximately 56.5%.
Recent Performances:
In the 2024 T20 World Cup held from June 2 to June 29, Babar played 4 innings, amassing 122 runs with an average of 40.67 and a strike rate of 101.67.
In the series against South Africa in December 2024, his performances were as follows:
Babar Azam is ranked 5th among T20 International (T20I) batsmen, with a rating of 742.
Throughout his career, Babar has achieved significant milestones in T20I rankings:
Highest Rating: 896 points, attained in 2019.
Peak Ranking: Held the number 1 position in T20I batting rankings in 2018 and 2019.
These accomplishments underscore Babar Azam’s status as one of the premier T20I batsmen globally.
In One Day Internationals(ODIs)
Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has established himself as one of the premier batsmen in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Here’s an overview of his performance:
Career Statistics:
Matches: 123
Innings: 120
Runs Scored: 5,957
Batting Average: 57.0
Centuries: 19
Half-Centuries: 30
Highest Score: 158
Strike Rate: 89.0
Fours: 545
Sixes: 61
These statistics underscore Babar’s consistency and technical proficiency in the 50-over format.
Notable Achievements:
Fastest to 5,000 ODI Runs: Babar became the fastest player to score 5,000 runs in ODIs, achieving this milestone in just 97 innings.
Consecutive Centuries: He is the only batsman in history to score three consecutive centuries twice in ODIs, highlighting his ability to perform consistently at the highest level.
Captaincy Record: As captain, Babar has led Pakistan in 43 ODI matches, securing 26 wins and 16 losses, reflecting a win percentage of approximately 60.5%.
Recent Performances:
In December 2024, during Pakistan’s ODI series against South Africa, Babar’s performances were as follows:
1st ODI (December 17, 2024): Scored 23 runs.
2nd ODI (December 19, 2024): Contributed a significant 73 runs, playing a pivotal role in Pakistan’s 81-run victory.
3rd ODI (December 22, 2024): Scored 52 runs off 71 balls, aiding Pakistan in completing a series sweep against South Africa.
These performances highlight Babar’s crucial role in Pakistan’s batting lineup and his leadership on the field.
As of December 27, 2024, Babar Azam holds the top position in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings with a rating of 795.
Babar has achieved significant milestones in ODI cricket:
Highest Rating: 898 points, attained in 2022.
Peak Ranking: Maintained the number 1 position in ODI batting rankings since 2021.
These accomplishments underscore Babar Azam’s status as one of the premier ODI batsmen globally.
In Test Cricket
Babar Azam, a prominent Pakistani cricketer, has had a notable career in Test cricket. Here’s an overview of his performance:
Career Statistics:
Matches: 56
Innings: 101
Runs Scored: 4,001
Batting Average: 43.48
Centuries: 9
Half-Centuries: 26
Highest Score: 196
Strike Rate: 54.47
Fours: 425
Sixes: 23
These statistics highlight Babar’s significant contributions to Pakistan’s Test batting lineup.
Notable Achievements:
Fastest to 4,000 Test Runs: Babar reached the 4,000-run milestone in his 56th Test match, becoming one of the quickest Pakistani batsmen to achieve this feat.
Consistent Performer: With 9 centuries and 26 half-centuries, Babar has been a reliable scorer for Pakistan in the longest format.
Recent Performance and Challenges:
Babar’s recent form in Test cricket has seen a decline. As of December 2024, he has gone 19 innings without scoring a fifty-plus score, with his last such performance occurring two years ago.
In the ongoing Test series against South Africa, Babar’s struggles continued. In the first Test at Centurion, he was dismissed for just 4 runs in Pakistan’s first innings.
Due to his prolonged dip in form, Babar was dropped from Pakistan’s Test squad for the series against England in October 2024. Team management and selectors have expressed confidence in his ability to regain form, suggesting that a break from the longest format might help him refocus and return stronger.
As of December 27, 2024, Babar Azam is ranked 18th in the ICC Men’s Test Batting Rankings, with a rating of 670 points.
Throughout his career, Babar has achieved significant milestones in Test cricket:
Highest Rating: 882 points, attained in 2022.
Peak Ranking: Held the number 1 position in Test batting rankings in 2022.
These accomplishments underscore Babar Azam’s status as one of the premier Test batsmen globally.
Overall, Babar Azam is one of the best players in the world and and played as a key player in most of the matches Pakistan has ever played since Babar Azam’s Debut. Babar Azam is appreciated by the cricketers all over the world having millions of fans.
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