Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a right-handed top-order batsman. He was born in Lahore, Punjab. His date of birth is October 15, 1994. He is currently 30 years old. He follows the religion of Islam. His zodiac sign is Libra. His height is 5 feet 10 inches. His weight is 66 kilograms. He is the son of Azam Siddique. He has two brothers, Safeer Azam and Faisal Azam. His zodiac sign is Libra. He has represented Pakistan U19, Pakistan A, Pakistan, Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Rangpur Riders, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Somerset, Colombo Strikers, and Sylhet Royals.
Babar Azam’s Batting Statistics:
| Performance In Each Format | Total Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Centuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Career | 49 | 3772 | 196 | 47.74 | 9 |
| ODI Career | 108 | 5729 | 158 | 56.72 | 19 |
| T20I Career | 104 | 3683 | 122 | 41.48 | 3 |
| First Class Career | 84 | 5880 | 266 | 45.00 | 12 |
| List A Career | 174 | 8370 | 158 | 54.00 | 28 |
| T20 Career | 284 | 9020 | 122 | 43.00 | 10 |
Babar Azam’s Under-19 Career:
Babar Azam had a strong Under-19 career that laid the foundation for his rise in international cricket. He represented Pakistan in two ICC Under-19 World Cups in 2010 and 2012. He was the captain in the 2012 edition. Across both tournaments, he scored over 500 runs. He showed great consistency and class. One of his standout moments came in the 2012 World Cup when he led Pakistan to the semi-finals. He played a key innings under pressure. Interestingly, at just 15 years old, he also took a wicket in the 2010 edition. He showed his early all-around potential. His performances at the youth level marked him as one of Pakistan’s brightest batting talents.
Babar Azam’s Domestic Career:
First Class Career:
Babar Azam played his first-class debut match against ZTBL. He represented the National Bank of Pakistan in this match. The match was held on December 10, 2010. It was played at Sialkot. He scored consistently in domestic cricket and earned a spot in Pakistan’s national team through strong performances.
List A Career:
Babar Azam played his List A debut match against Zimbabwe. He represented Pakistan in this match. The match was held on May 31, 2015. It was played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. He scored 54 runs in his debut innings.
T20 Career:
Babar Azam played his T20 debut match against England. He represented Pakistan in this match. The match was held on September 7, 2016. The match was played at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. He scored 15 runs in his debut match.
Babar Azam’s International Career:
Test Career:
Babar Azam played his Test debut match against the West Indies. The match was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match was held on October 13, 2016. It was part of the West Indies tour of the UAE. His highest Test score is 196 against Australia. He played 13 matches against Australia and scored 925 runs with an average of 38.54. During the Karachi Test against Australia in March 2022, Babar Azam played a marathon innings of 196 off 425 balls to save the match. It was his highest Test score and one of the longest fourth-innings knocks in history.
ODI Career:
Babar Azam played his ODI debut match against Zimbabwe. The match was played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The match was held on May 31, 2015. He scored three consecutive centuries against the West Indies in 2016. He played 6 matches against India and scored 158 runs. His best ODI score is 158 against England. Babar Azam became the third batsman in history to score three consecutive ODI centuries in 2016. He achieved the feat against the West Indies in the UAE. His scores were 120, 123, and 117. In a must-win game at Edgbaston, Babar also scored a composed 101* to guide Pakistan to victory against New Zealand in 2019. It was his first World Cup century and a defining moment in his early career. Moreover, Babar Azam scored a majestic 158 off 139 balls at Edgbaston, England, in July 2021. He showcased his timing and control. It remains his highest ODI score and one of the finest innings by a Pakistan captain.
T20I Career:
Babar Azam played his T20I debut match against England. The match was held on September 7, 2016. The game was played at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. His highest T20I score is 122 against South Africa. He played his last T20I match against South Africa on 14 December 2024, at the Wanderers Stadium. In a record-breaking chase at Centurion against South Africa in April 2021, Babar smashed 122 off 59 balls—his highest T20I score. He became the third Pakistani to score a T20I century and led Pakistan to a 204-run chase.
Babar Azam’s Best Performances:
Babar Azam has had several standout performances in domestic cricket that have helped shape his international career. One of his most memorable innings came in the 2014–15 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, where he scored 266 runs for Islamabad against Rawalpindi. In this innings, he showcased his class and patience. He was also the top scorer in the 2016 Pakistan Cup. He scored 300 runs in five matches, which included a match-winning century for Islamabad. In the National T20 Cup 2020, Babar led Central Punjab with consistent scores that included a brilliant 86* off 63 balls against Northern. These performances highlight his dominance in Pakistan’s domestic circuit and his ability to lead from the front.
Babar Azam’s Career Highlights:
- ICC ODI Player of the Year: 2021, 2022.
- Fastest batter to 5,000 ODI runs (97 innings).
- Captain of Pakistan across formats (2021–2023).
- Led Pakistan to the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup and the semi-final of the 2021 edition.
- Most runs in a calendar year across formats (2022).
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Who is Babar Azam?
Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a right-handed top-order batsman.
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He was born in Lahore, Punjab. His date of birth is October 15, 1994.
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