Babar Azam The King of Pakistan Cricket

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:

Babar Azam’s Early Career:

Babar Azam was born into a Punjabi Kamboh family in the historic Walled City of Lahore. His father, Mohammad Azam Siddiqui, ran a small watch repair shop. His mother was a homemaker. Babar is the eldest of four siblings. The other three are Safeer, Faisal, and Fariya. Babar grew up in modest surroundings, shaped by discipline and quiet ambition.

Cricket was more than a neighborhood pastime for Babar; it was a legacy. His first cousins, Kamran and Umar Akmal, had already played for Pakistan’s national team. Their success stories make Babar passionate for the sport and gave him a dream to chase.

Before stepping onto the pitch as a player, Babar served as a ball boy at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. This early exposure to professional cricket led him to enroll in a local academy. In this academy, he began his formal training. Rana Sadiq was his first batting coach. In this way, Babar mastered the fundamentals of batting, which include technique, temperament, and timing.

His talent and dedication soon earned him a spot in Pakistan’s Under-19 setup. In this way, he began to attract national attention. These formative years laid the foundation for a career defined by elegance, consistency, and leadership.

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.

Babar Azam started domestic cricket with Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited. He also played for Islamabad Leopards as an emerging player.

Later, he played first-class cricket for the State Bank of Pakistan. He also represented Sui Southern Gas Company in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

In 2019, he became captain of Central Punjab. His team won the trophy by beating Northern in the final. He was retained as captain for the 2020–21 season.

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 led Central Punjab in the 2019–20 National T20 Cup. In the first match, he scored a century. He became the first Pakistani to score three T20 centuries in one year. He also crossed 1,500 T20 runs in a calendar year.

On 12 October 2020, he scored 1,000 National T20 Cup runs in just 27 innings. It was the fastest in the tournament’s history.

In October 2021, he reached 7,000 T20 runs in 187 innings. He was the fastest to do so.

In August–September 2024, Babar played for ABL Stallions. It was in the Bahria Town Champions Cup by PCB.

Babar Azam in the Pakistan Super League:

Babar Azam’s record in PSL matches
Matches	Runs	HS	100s	50s	Avg.	SR.
79	2935	115	1	28	43.80	124.84

Babar Azam played his first PSL season for Islamabad United. In 2017, he joined Karachi Kings. He scored 291 runs that season. He was the second-highest run scorer after Kamran Akmal.

In 2018, he stayed with the Karachi Kings. He hit five fifties and was the third-highest run scorer. He was retained again for the 2019 season.

In 2020, Babar became vice captain. He scored 473 runs with an average of 59.12. He led Karachi to the final and won the title. He was the man of the match in the Qualifier and Final. He was also named Player of the Tournament.

In 2021, he scored 554 runs. It was the most runs in a single PSL season. Fakhar Zaman broke this record the next year.

In 2022, Babar became the captain of Karachi Kings. In 2023, he moved to Peshawar Zalmi. He replaced Wahab Riaz as captain.

In 2024, Babar scored 569 runs in 11 matches. His average was 56.90.

Other Leagues:

In 2016, Babar Azam was signed by Rangpur Riders in the BPL. He could not play due to national duties.

In 2017, he played for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL. He also played for Sylhet Sixers in the BPL.

In 2019, Somerset signed him for the T20 Blast in England. He scored 578 runs in 13 matches. He hit four fifties and one century. His average was 52.54. He was the top run scorer in the tournament.

In 2020, Somerset re-signed him for 12 T20 matches and 2 first-class games. He joined after completing national duties.

On 16 September 2020, he scored 114* against Glamorgan. It was his career-best T20 score. He also completed 5,000 T20 runs in that match. He became the third fastest in the world to reach this milestone. He was the fastest Asian to do so. It was also the first T20 century at Sophia Gardens.

He ended the 2020 season with 218 runs in 7 matches. His average was 36.33. He was Somerset’s second-highest run scorer. The team did not qualify for the quarter-finals.

For the 2025–26 Big Bash League, Babar was signed by the Sydney Sixers

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).

No. 1 ODI Batsman:

In April 2021, Babar Azam played against South Africa. He scored his 13th ODI century in his 76th innings. He broke Hashim Amla’s record of 83 innings. Babar became the fastest to reach 13 ODI centuries.

After the series, he became the No. 1 ODI batsman. He earned 865 rating points. He passed Virat Kohli, who held the top spot for 1258 days

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Who is Babar Azam?

Babar Azam is a Pakistani cricketer. He is a right-handed top-order batsman.

What is Babar Azam’s date of birth?

He was born in Lahore, Punjab. His date of birth is October 15, 1994.

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