Babar Azam

Babar Azam is one of the finest contemporary batters in world cricket and the backbone of the Pakistan national team across all formats. Known for his elegant stroke play, remarkable consistency, and calm demeanor, Babar has drawn comparisons to greats like Virat Kohli and Joe Root. As a top-order batter and former captain, he has been instrumental in reshaping Pakistan cricket in the modern era.

Quick Facts about Babar Azam

  • Full Name: Mohammad Babar Azam
  • Date of Birth: October 15, 1994
  • Birthplace: Lahore, Pakistan
  • Batting Style: Right-handed
  • Role: Top-order Batter
  • Teams: Pakistan, Peshawar Zalmi (PSL), Karachi Kings (former), Rangpur Riders, Somerset
  • International Debut: 2015 (ODI), 2016 (T20I & Test)
  • Former Pakistan Captain (All formats)

Early Life and Rise

Babar Azam hails from a cricketing family and is the cousin of Kamran and Umar Akmal. His early passion for the sport saw him rise through Pakistan’s U-19 and domestic circuits, impressing with his technique and temperament. He made headlines with three consecutive ODI centuries against the West Indies in 2016 and never looked back.

International Career

Since his debut, Babar has cemented his position as Pakistan’s premier batter. He has consistently featured among the top-ranked players in ICC rankings, especially in ODIs and T20Is.

Babar Azam Career Stats (As of 2025)

Format Matches Runs Average 100s/50s Best Score
Test 52 3900+ 45.00+ 9/26 196
ODI 120+ 5900+ 56.00+ 19/30+ 158
T20I 110+ 3700+ 41.00+ 3/30+ 122

He was the leading run-scorer in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and has guided Pakistan to the semifinals and finals of multiple ICC events.

Captaincy

Babar served as Pakistan’s captain in all formats between 2020 and 2023. Under his leadership, Pakistan made it to the T20 World Cup 2022 final, reached the No. 1 ODI ranking in 2023, and developed a more competitive team culture. Despite stepping down from the captaincy, he remains a senior figure and match-winner.

Batting Style and Strengths

Babar Azam is revered for his:

  • Elegant cover drives
  • Textbook technique against pace and spin
  • Composed mindset under pressure
  • High conversion rate from 50s to 100s
  • Leadership and sportsmanship

His style is a blend of traditional technique and modern aggression, making him a complete batter in all formats.

Pakistan Super League (PSL) Career

In the PSL, Babar Azam is among the highest run-scorers of all time. He played for Karachi Kings for several seasons before moving to Peshawar Zalmi, where he also took over as captain.

PSL Stats (As of 2025)

Team Matches Runs Average 100s Best Score
Karachi Kings 66 2398 43.00+ 0 90*
Peshawar Zalmi 20+ 800+ 45.00+ 1 115*

He scored his maiden PSL century for Zalmi in 2023 and remains a key crowd-puller and performer in the league.

Achievements and Records

  • Fastest batter to 2000 T20I runs
  • Only Pakistan captain to lead the team to a T20 World Cup final in 13 years
  • ICC ODI Player of the Year – 2021 & 2022
  • Number 1 ODI Batter in ICC Rankings (Multiple times)
  • One of few batters to average 50+ in both ODIs and T20Is
  • Holds record for most ODI centuries for Pakistan after Saeed Anwar

Off the Field

Babar Azam is known for his humility, discipline, and commitment to the game. He is among the most followed cricketers globally and often earns praise from legends like Brian Lara and AB de Villiers. A national icon in Pakistan, Babar continues to inspire the next generation of cricketers.

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