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Babar Azam

Born: October 15, 1994
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm offbreak
From: Lahore, Punjab

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	68	4,771	42.98	55.39	196
ODI	148	6,744	52.28	86.34	158
T20I	145	4,646	39.04	127.95	122
First-class	4	168	21	54.19	42
List A	10	599	74.88	95.23	106*
T20	183	6,943	45.38	130.93	115

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	68	2	2.8	15.0	1/1
First-class	4	0	2.29	7.0	—
List A	10	0	4.82	11.0	—

Recent performances

Test match form

9 Sep 2026Pakistan vs EnglandTest · Edgbaston, Birmingham

Batting: 7 (18) • 1×4, 0×6 & 76 (103) • 11×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

27 Aug 2026Pakistan vs EnglandTest · Lord's, London

Batting: 8 (10) • 2×4, 0×6 & 6 (8) • 1×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

2 Aug 2026Pakistan vs West IndiesTest · Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad

Batting: 88 (147) • 10×4, 1×6 & 24* (30) • 2×4, 2×6
Bowling: —

25 Jul 2026Pakistan vs West IndiesTest · Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba

Batting: 23 (38) • 3×4, 0×6 & 58* (107) • 9×4, 0×6
Bowling: —

16 May 2026Pakistan vs BangladeshTest · Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Batting: 68 (84) • 10×4, 0×6 & 47 (52) • 4×4, 1×6
Bowling: —

About Babar Azam

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When Babar Azam notched up his 5th ODI ton against West Indies in his 25th innings in early 2017, he became the second quickest after Quinton De Kock to score five ODI tons. His aggregate of 1306 runs after 25 knocks tallied the highest, beating Jonathan Trott's numbers. Life indeed has been on fast tracks for Babar Azam. His three consecutive ODI tons against the Windies in 2016 in the UAE were a precursor to one glorious career that stares at us. Pakistan's search for a dependable number 3 in the shorter formats has been an eternal one. Their batting stocks at the international level, especially in the shorter formats have looked as bare as Old Mother Hubbard's cupboard. The arrival of Babar onto the big scene however can't exactly be termed as serendipity. Ever since he was drafted into the Pakistan under-19 team for the 2010 World Cup as a fifteen year old, it seemed as if another raw talent has been unleashed. However, some polishing resulted in another under-19 World Cup campaign in 2012. This time he was the skipper. Pakistan were knocked out by eventual winners India but Babar had piled the runs to be the top run getter for his team. The journey post that was through the domestic system and come his chance in 2016, Babar grabbed it with hands as big as tentacles against the Windies in the UAE. A Test debut against the caribbean team also went well and the fairytale had a continuity. But flaws were ripped open on the bouncy tracks of Australia in late 2016 and early 2017 in the whites. But given the fact that he wants to emaluate Virat Kohli' feats and idolizes ABD, Babar would carve a way out. Babar Azam is the cousin of Akmal (Kamran, Umar and Adnan) brothers and is often denoted as a talented opening batsman. He was the leading run-scorer in the tri-series that included Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Under - 19 in 2009. His consistency at Under - 19 level pushed the selectors to offer him a chance to play for his national side. He was named in the Pakistan squad for Zimbabwe series at home where he got a great chance to make a debut on his home soil. He scored a fluent fifty in his debut and has shown glimpses of great stroke making ability. Babar then retained his spot for the Sri Lanka tour in July where he could play only 2 ODIs of the five-match series (as of August 2015).

Latest news

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'Nothing wrong with Babar Azam and his game, but his fan base is very toxic' - Azam Khan highlights social media abuse in Pakistan cricket

5 Nov 2026

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Babar Azam’s poor form continues after controversial dismissal in Quaid-e-Azam Trophy

4 Nov 2026

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Babar Azam Told To Skip Domestic Cricket In Concerning Verdict By Pakistan Great: "Listen Now"

2 Nov 2026