With the World Cup 2023 semifinal spot on the line, Pakistan will face England in what can be a virtual knockout match on November 11. If the Men in Green want to emerge victorious, their skipper, Babar Azam, has to lead the side from the front. Having solidified his place as an all-format giant in the last few years, Babar has a point to prove in the multi-nation tournament. So, check out Babar Azam’s stats ahead of the ENG vs PAK match:
Babar Azam stats in ODIs
| Matches | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 113 | 5691 | 158 | 56.91 | 88.78 | 19 | 32 |
The Central Punjab cricketer has played 116 matches for Pakistan and is already an all-time great for Pakistan in the format. Babar averages 56.91 in these matches (4th highest of all-time) and has made 5691 runs in 113 innings.
In March 2023, Babar broke Hashim Amla’s record of fastest to 5000 ODI runs, taking 97 innings to reach the milestone compared to Amla’s 101.
The right-hander has 19 centuries and 32 fifties to his name. He is already 2nd on Pakistan’s all-time list of the most hundreds, behind just Saeed Anwar (20). He also holds the record for the best average for a Pakistani batter (1000 runs minimum).
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Babar Azam stats in World Cup
| Matches | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 16 | 756 | 101* | 54 | 85.81 | 1 | 7 |
The right-hander has played 16 matches in the ODI World Cup (2019 and 2023).
In 16 innings, Babar has made 756 runs at an exceptional average of 54 while striking the ball at 85.81.
Babar made one century and seven fifties in the mega event.
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