Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, who was recently declared the ICC Player of the Month, is now on the verge of breaking yet another record in the One Day International (ODI) format.
Babar Azam, widely recognized as the world’s No. 1 batter, has accumulated an astounding 19 centuries in just 104 innings from 107 matches, leaving him just one short of equalling the record for the most centuries in ODI cricket. The current record-holder is former Pakistan batting sensation, Saeed Anwar, who achieved a remarkable 20 centuries in 244 innings from 247 matches, boasting a commendable strike rate of 80.67.
What sets Babar Azam apart is not only his exceptional ability to score centuries but also his impressive strike rate of 89.16. If he manages to score just one more century today, he will not only equal Saeed Anwar’s record but also become the quickest Pakistani batter to achieve this remarkable feat in the ODI format.
In the illustrious history of Pakistani cricket, Babar Azam is making his mark as one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time. He stands ahead of renowned players like Mohammad Yousuf, who has 15 centuries, and Mohammad Hafeez, who has 11 centuries to his name.
While the cricketing world eagerly watches Babar Azam’s pursuit of the record, it’s worth noting that among the current generation of Pakistani cricketers, only Fakhar Zaman, with 10 centuries, and Imam ul Haq, with 9 centuries, find themselves in the top 10 for the most ODI centuries for Pakistan.
As Babar Azam steps onto the field, cricket fans across the globe hold their breath in anticipation of witnessing history being made, as the Pakistan skipper inches closer to etching his name in the annals of cricketing greatness.
