Babar Azam
Pakistan·Batter·Age 31
Right-hand bat · Right-arm offbreak
Career
Babar Azam is the most orthodox top-order batter of the current generation, built on a still head, a high elbow and a cover drive that is among the most admired strokes in the modern game. He reached the number one ranking in all three international formats.
He captained Pakistan across formats through a period of frequent administrative upheaval, and his consistency in One Day Internationals in particular — where he reached 5,000 runs faster than any batter before him — has been the constant in an inconsistent side.
Highlights
- Reached the world number one ranking in all three international formats
- Fastest batter to 5,000 One Day International runs
- Captained Pakistan to the 2022 T20 World Cup final
- Widely regarded for the most orthodox cover drive in the modern game
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 63 | 116 | 4,562 | 196 | 42.64 | 55.0 | 9 | 32 |
| ODI | 137 | 134 | 6,328 | 158 | 53.63 | 87.2 | 20 | 34 |
| T20I | 142 | 134 | 4,545 | 122 | 39.18 | 128.3 | 3 | 38 |
Questions
About Babar Azam
What is Babar Azam's playing style?
Babar Azam is a right-hand bat who bowls right-arm offbreak, listed as a batter.
What is Babar Azam known for?
An exceptionally orthodox technique and consistency across formats. He has held the number one ICC batting ranking in Tests, ODIs and T20 internationals.
How fast did Babar Azam reach 5,000 ODI runs?
In fewer innings than any batter before him, breaking a record that had stood since the era of Hashim Amla and Viv Richards.
Has Babar Azam played in the IPL?
No. Pakistani players have not featured in the IPL since the 2008 season, so he has played his franchise cricket in the Pakistan Super League and county cricket.
Sources
- IPL figures computed from ball-by-ball records of every IPL match.
- International figures computed from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Biographical details compiled from public records.