Babar Azam is one of the greatest Pakistan batters ever (X.com)
Pakistan former skipper, Babar Azam is more than just a cricketer; he's a phenomenon, who commands the crease with his extraordinary skill and elegance. In his time as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, he has led by example, showcasing an impeccable understanding of the game.
But what sets him apart is his batting skills, particularly his ability to score centuries with a consistency that mirrors the legends of the game. His centuries, a collection of exceptional knocks is proof of his sheer brilliance.
Let’s take a detailed look into Babar's cricketing journey and his international centuries, each of which stands as a milestone in his celebrated career.
Babar Azam Total Centuries in all Formats
In the international arena, where pressure is immense and dreams are endless, Babar's bat has danced to a rhythm all its own. From the restrained elegance in ODIs against Sri Lanka in 2017 to the fierce energy of his T20I century against South Africa in 2021, each ton reveals a facet of his complex character.
His Test century against Australia in their backyard at The Gabba in 2019 was not just a mark of individual brilliance but a declaration of boldness and a refusal to bow to the challenge. The standing ovation that greeted him was a salute to a new icon in cricket.
It's a hunger fed not by the pursuit of mere numbers but by a deeper thirst to be the very best in the business.
Stats | Test | ODI | T20 | PSL |
Matches | 59 | 131 | 128 | 93 |
Runs | 4235 | 6235 | 4223 | 3552 |
HS | 196 | 158 | 122 | 115 |
SR | 54.39 | 87.96 | 129.23 | 126 |
50 | 29 | 37 | 36 | 33 |
100 | 9 | 19 | 3 | 2 |
200 | - | - | - | - |
Babar Azam Test Centuries
S. No | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
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1. | 127* | New Zealand | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | November 24, 2018 |
2. | 104 | Australia | The Gabba, Brisbane | November 21, 2019 |
3. | 100* | Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | December 11, 2019 |
4. | 100* | Sri Lanka | National Stadium, Karachi | December 19, 2019 |
5. | 143 | Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | February 7, 2020 |
6. | 196 | Australia | National Stadium, Karachi | March 12, 2022 |
7. | 119 | Sri Lanka | Galle International Stadium, Galle | July 16, 2022 |
8. | 136 | England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | December 1, 2022 |
9. | 161 | New Zealand | National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi | December 26, 2022 |
Babar Azam ODI Centuries
S. No | Score | Opponents | Venue | Date |
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1. | 120 | West Indies | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | September 30, 2016 |
2. | 123 | West Indies | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | October 2, 2016 |
3. | 117 | West Indies | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | October 5, 2016 |
4. | 100 | Australia | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | January 26, 2017 |
5. | 125* | West Indies | Providence Stadium, Providence | April 9, 2017 |
6. | 103 | Sri Lanka | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | October 13, 2017 |
7. | 101 | Sri Lanka | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | October 16, 2017 |
8. | 106* | Zimbabwe | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo | July 22, 2018 |
9. | 115 | England | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | May 17, 2019 |
10. | 101 | New Zealand | Edgbaston, Birmingham | June 26, 2019 |
11. | 115 | Sri Lanka | National Stadium, Karachi | September 30, 2019 |
12. | 125 | Zimbabwe | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | November 3, 2020 |
13. | 103 | South Africa | SuperSport Park, Centurion | April 2, 2021 |
14. | 158 | England | Edgbaston, Birmingham | July 13, 2021 |
15. | 114 | Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | March 31, 2022 |
16. | 105* | Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | April 2, 2022 |
17. | 103 | West Indies | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | June 8, 2022 |
18. | 107 | New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | May 5, 2023 |
19. | 151 | Nepal | Multan International Cricket Stadium | August 30, 2023 |
Babar Azam T20I Centuries
S. No | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
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1. | 122 | South Africa | SuperSport Park, Centurion | April 14, 2021 |
2. | 110* | England | National Stadium, Karachi | September 22, 2022 |
3. | 101* | New Zealand | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | April 15, 2023 |
Babar Azam PSL Centuries
S. No | Score | Opponent | Venue | Date |
1 | 115 | Quetta Gladiators | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | March 8, 2023 |
2 | 111* | Islamabad United | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | February 26, 2024 |
FAQs: Babar Azam Total Centuries
Q. How Many Centuries Has Babar Azam Scored Across All Formats?
A. The Babar Azam centuries count across formats in 31 (19 in ODIs, 9 in Tests and 3 in T20Is)
Q. What Is Babar Azam's Fastest Century?
A. The Babar Azam fastest century came off 49 balls against South Africa in a T20I in April, 2021.
Q. Who has the most 100 in ODIs for Pakistan?
A. Former cricketer, Saeed Anwar holds the record for the most hundreds in ODIs for Pakistan, with an impressive 20 hundreds in 247 matches. He is followed by Babar Azam, who has 19 hundreds in 128 matches.
Q. How rich is Babar Azam?
A. Pakistan southpaw Babar Azam's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million, which includes earnings from his PCB contract, PSL salary, and endorsements.