Babar Azam’s Legacy: Beyond Boundaries and Records

Ahmad Ameer

When you hear about Babar Azam, who has made beating records in the world of Cricket, it sounds like a celebrity.

Azam who was born in 1994 drove into extra extraordinary career as a batsman to thrill his cricket fans.

He did not make a record but rewrote the history of cricket with his excellent performance in several cricket matches that became the history in the cricket world.

With his delegating batting and leading skills, he is a right handed top order batsman and can fight in challenging times.  

His story is inspiring even not only for cricket fans but those who are struggling to make their career in cricket spots.

Now again the pitch is ready for Azam to make more records in the upcoming PSL 9. He is now leading Peshawar Zalmi. 

He has also not only led the Pakistani cricket team in World Cups but has also led in two Under-19 World Cups where he became the top scorer.

Azam entered international cricket in 2015 and became a top hitter which made him a legend in international cricket.

Best Records 

Achievement	Details
Highest career batting average in ODIs (56.72)	Exceptional consistency in One-Day Internationals, indicative of his regular run-scoring ability.
Fastest player to 1000, 2000, 2500 runs in T20Is	Demonstrates his dominance in the shortest format of the game by reaching these milestones swiftly.
First cricketer with 5 consecutive centuries in UAE	A testament to his adaptability and ability to score runs in various conditions.
Most consecutive ODI centuries (3 twice)	Highlights his remarkable consistency and talent for converting starts into significant scores.
Joint-most successful T20I captain (42 wins)	A spectacular performance featuring 16 fours and 4 sixes, led Pakistan to a notable victory.
Memorable Innings: 158 vs. England (ODI, 2021)	Marathon innings that played a crucial role in setting up Pakistan for a resounding victory.
Memorable Innings: 196 vs. Sri Lanka (Test, 2019)	Marathon innings played a crucial role in setting up Pakistan for a resounding victory.
Memorable Innings: 117 vs. India (T20 World Cup 2021)	A significant innings under pressure against arch-rivals India, securing his place in Pakistani cricket history.