Babar Azam's Test Record Vs England: How Has The Former Skipper Performed Vs Three Lions?
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Despite the poor form, Babar Azam is still Pakistan's best Test batter by a country mile. He has performed exceedingly well across formats, and has been the pillar of strength for the Pakistan side. However, the last one-year has been traumatising for Babar.
He failed against Australia, Down Under, and was exposed against the Bangladesh side, scoring just 64 runs in four innings. So much so, that his Test ranking slipped below the 10th position, for the first time in many years.
He needs to find his form back, especially with the England series around the corner. The former Test captain boasts a stellar record against them (both home and away) will need to be amongst the runs if Pakistan are to win the series. Hence, we take a look at Babar's Test record against England.
Babar Azam Vs England: Babar excels against Ben Stokes' Men
Matches | Runs | Innings | Average | Highest | 50s/100s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 | 611 | 12 | 61.10 | 136 | 6/1 |
Babar has a stellar Test record against Ben Stokes' England. In 7 matches, Babar has accumulated 611 runs, at an average of 61.10. Generally, Pakistan batters are excdllent players of swing bowling, since they prefer to play on the back-foot.
Babar is of the similar trait as his back-foot game is strong and hence, he excelled against England, the last time Pakistan toured in 2020. Similarly, he has always performed in home conditions, and scored a majestic 136 at Rawalpindi in 2022, his highest Test score Vs England.
The right-handed batter has racked up 6 fifties and a solitary hundred against England, showcasing his prowess against a quality bowling attack.
Babar showcasing his skills in Champions Cup 2024
To prepare for the England Tests, Babar is currently playing in the Pakistan ODI Champions Cup. Playing for the Stallions, he has looked in good touch and recently smacked five boundaries in a row against Shahnawaz Dahani.
In the two matches that he has played, Babar has looked rock solid and the tournament will provide him with the much needed confidence ahead of the England Tests.