Babar Azam Stats & Records – ODI, Test, T20I Runs, Centuries & PSL Career
Babar Azam is not just a cricketer — he is the heartbeat of Pakistan’s batting lineup and one of the most recognisable names in modern international cricket. Known for his textbook cover drive, composed temperament, and elite consistency across all three formats, Babar has broken records at every level of the game.
Whether anchoring a tense chase or building from the top of the order, he delivers when Pakistan needs it most. From his debut in 2015 to captaining Pakistan and becoming the
highest run-scorer in PSL history, his journey is one of relentless hard work, passion, and extraordinary talent. 👉 Explore complete Babar Azam stats, ODI runs, centuries, PSL records, and career achievements only on
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Teams
National
Pakistan, Pakistan A, Pakistan Under-19s, Pakistan Under-15s
PSL
Peshawar Zalmi (2023–2026) · Karachi Kings (2017–2022) · Islamabad United (2016)
International
Colombo Strikers · Guyana Amazon Warriors · Rangpur Riders · Somerset · Sydney Sixers
Domestic
Lahore, Lahore Blues, Lahore Under-15s, Lahore Schools, Lahore Region Under-16s, National Cricket Academy Colts, Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited, State Bank of Pakistan, Sui Southern Gas Corporation, Central Punjab (Pakistan), Balochistan, Punjab (Pakistan), Rawalpindi Rams, Islamabad Region, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi, Leopards, Pakistan Cricket Board Blues
Debut Information
|
Test Debut
13 October 2016
vs West Indies at Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
ODI Debut
31 May 2015
vs Zimbabwe at Gaddafi Stadium |
T20I Debut
07 September 2016
vs England at Emirates Old Trafford |
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Historic Milestone — First Batter to 4,000 PSL Runs
During PSL 2026, Babar Azam became the first batter in Pakistan Super League history to complete 4,000 career runs — a milestone that confirms his status as the greatest PSL batter of all time. In 110 matches he has amassed 4,380 runs at an average of 47.60, with 4 centuries and 39 half-centuries.
Career Highlights
|
31
International centuries
(9 Test + 19 ODI + 3 T20I) |
4,380
PSL career runs — 1st batter to reach 4,000 in PSL history |
196
Test career-best vs Australia (2022) |
|
158
ODI career-best vs England (2021) |
122*
T20I career-best vs South Africa (2021) |
10
Player of the Match awards in T20Is (128 matches) |
Babar Azam Total Runs Across All Formats
Complete Career — Test, ODI, T20I & Domestic
| Format |
Innings |
Runs |
Batting Avg |
Strike Rate |
| Tests |
112 |
4,366 |
42.38 |
54.45 |
| ODIs |
137 |
6,501 |
53.72 |
87.16 |
| T20Is |
136 |
4,596 |
38.94 |
128.02 |
| First Class |
167 |
6,418 |
41.94 |
55.34 |
| List A |
204 |
9,647 |
53.92 |
86.42 |
| T20s (all) |
345 |
12,493 |
42.93 |
129.05 |
Babar Azam Centuries List – Complete Record
|
9
Test centuries |
19
ODI centuries |
3
T20I centuries |
31
Total international centuries |
Babar Azam Test Centuries — By Opponent
9 centuries
| Opponent |
Centuries |
| Australia |
2 |
| Bangladesh |
1 |
| England |
1 |
| New Zealand |
2 |
| Sri Lanka |
3 |
Babar Azam ODI Stats — Centuries by Opponent
19 centuries
| Opponent |
Centuries |
| Australia |
3 |
| England |
2 |
| Nepal |
1 |
| New Zealand |
2 |
| South Africa |
1 |
| Sri Lanka |
3 |
| West Indies |
5 |
| Zimbabwe |
2 |
Babar Azam T20I Centuries — By Opponent
3 centuries
| Opponent |
Score |
Note |
| England |
100+ |
Century vs England |
| New Zealand |
100+ |
Century vs New Zealand |
| South Africa |
122* |
Career-best T20I — 2021 |
Babar Azam Highest Score in ODI, Test & T20I
|
Test
196
vs Australia, 2022
Career Best
|
ODI
158
vs England, 2021
Career Best
|
T20I
122*
vs South Africa, 2021
Career Best
|
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PSL 2026 — Champion Captain
Babar Azam Led Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL 2026 Title
Captaining Peshawar Zalmi, Babar led from the front all season — finishing as the tournament’s standout batter with 588 runs at an average of 84.00. His composure at the top of the order, match-winning innings, and astute captaincy were central to Zalmi’s triumph. The same season he became the first batter in PSL history to reach 4,000 career runs.
Babar Azam PSL Stats & Career Record
Babar Azam is the greatest batter in Pakistan Super League history. From his PSL debut with Islamabad United in 2016 to captaining Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL 2026 title, he has delivered remarkable performances season after season across three franchises. In PSL 2026 he became the first player in PSL history to reach 4,000 career runs — a milestone that may stand for a generation.
PSL Career Timeline
PSL Debut — Islamabad United
Made his PSL debut with Islamabad United. Played 2 matches and scored 15 runs — the start of a record-breaking career in the Pakistan Super League.
Joined Karachi Kings
Moved to Karachi Kings and quickly established himself as their most dependable top-order batter, scoring 291 runs in his debut season with the franchise.
PSL Title + Player of the Tournament
Champion
Scored 473 runs and helped Karachi Kings claim their first-ever PSL title. Named Player of the Tournament — the most dominant individual performance of the season.
Leading Run-Scorer of the Tournament
Top Scorer
Finished as the leading run-scorer with 554 runs at an average of 69.25 — the best of his Karachi Kings era and one of the finest individual PSL seasons ever played.
Moved to Peshawar Zalmi
Signed with Peshawar Zalmi and immediately delivered — 522 runs at an average of 52.20, including 1 century and 5 half-centuries in his debut season for Zalmi.
Career-Best PSL Season
Scored 569 runs at a strike rate of 142.60 with 1 century and 5 half-centuries — arguably his finest individual PSL season in terms of both volume and impact under pressure.
4,000 PSL Runs + PSL Champion Captain
Historic
As captain of Peshawar Zalmi, led the team to the PSL 2026 title while scoring 588 runs at an average of 84.00 — the highest in the tournament. Simultaneously became the first batter in PSL history to complete 4,000 career runs. A season that defines his legacy.
PSL Season-by-Season Batting
11 Seasons
| Season |
Team |
M |
Runs |
Avg |
SR |
100s |
50s |
| PSL 2026 🏆 |
PZ |
10 |
588 |
84.00 |
— |
— |
— |
| PSL 2025 |
PZ |
10 |
288 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| PSL 2023/24 |
PZ |
11 |
569 |
— |
142.60 |
1 |
5 |
| PSL 2022/23 |
PZ |
11 |
522 |
52.20 |
— |
1 |
5 |
| PSL 2021/22 |
KK |
10 |
343 |
— |
— |
— |
2 |
| PSL 2020/21 🏆 |
KK |
11 |
554 |
69.25 |
— |
— |
— |
| PSL 2019/20 |
KK |
12 |
473 |
59.12 |
— |
— |
— |
| PSL 2018/19 |
KK |
11 |
335 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
| PSL 2017/18 |
KK |
12 |
402 |
— |
— |
— |
5 |
| PSL 2016/17 |
KK |
10 |
291 |
— |
— |
— |
1 |
| PSL 2015/16 |
IU |
2 |
15 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
🏆 PSL 2020/21 — Player of the Tournament & Karachi Kings title
🏆 PSL 2026 — Captain, Peshawar Zalmi title, 588 runs at avg 84.00
⭐ PSL 2026 — First batter in PSL history to reach 4,000 career runs
Babar Azam Test Runs by Year – From Debut to Today
Over the years, Babar Azam has shown remarkable consistency in Test cricket. In addition, his runs each year reflect steady improvement. Furthermore, this yearly breakdown highlights his performance against top teams.
Test Batting — Runs Against Each Team
Test Runs by Opposition
| Opponent |
Inn |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
| Australia |
25 |
925 |
196 |
38.54 |
51.70 |
| Bangladesh |
8 |
306 |
143 |
43.71 |
56.98 |
| England |
14 |
646 |
136 |
53.83 |
59.70 |
| Ireland |
2 |
73 |
59 |
36.50 |
52.51 |
| New Zealand |
13 |
635 |
161 |
57.72 |
51.92 |
| South Africa |
14 |
536 |
81 |
38.28 |
63.88 |
| Sri Lanka |
14 |
648 |
119 |
54.00 |
57.65 |
| West Indies |
16 |
464 |
75 |
30.93 |
44.35 |
| Zimbabwe |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1.00 |
22.22 |
ODI Batting — Runs Against Each Team
ODI Runs by Opposition
| Opponent |
Inns |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
100s |
50s |
| Afghanistan |
6 |
298 |
74 |
49.66 |
76.02 |
0 |
4 |
| Australia |
13 |
686 |
114 |
68.60 |
91.58 |
3 |
2 |
| Bangladesh |
4 |
123 |
96 |
30.75 |
88.48 |
0 |
1 |
| England |
20 |
854 |
158 |
47.44 |
96.71 |
2 |
5 |
| Hong Kong |
1 |
33 |
33 |
33.00 |
91.66 |
0 |
0 |
| India |
8 |
241 |
50 |
30.12 |
76.26 |
0 |
1 |
| Ireland |
1 |
29 |
29 |
29.00 |
100.00 |
0 |
0 |
| Nepal |
1 |
151 |
151 |
151.00 |
115.26 |
1 |
0 |
| Netherlands |
4 |
227 |
91 |
56.75 |
77.47 |
0 |
3 |
| New Zealand |
26 |
1138 |
107 |
47.41 |
83.30 |
2 |
11 |
| South Africa |
18 |
789 |
103 |
49.31 |
84.93 |
1 |
6 |
| Sri Lanka |
14 |
700 |
115 |
58.33 |
80.09 |
4 |
1 |
| West Indies |
13 |
773 |
125* |
64.41 |
89.46 |
5 |
1 |
| Zimbabwe |
8 |
459 |
125 |
114.75 |
100.43 |
2 |
2 |
📊 Babar Azam ODI Career: 6,501 runs at 53.72 | 20 centuries, 37 fifties | Highest score 158 vs England (2021)
T20I Batting — Runs Against Each Team
T20I Runs by Opposition
| Opponent |
Inns |
Runs |
HS |
Avg |
SR |
100s |
50s |
| Afghanistan |
2 |
51 |
51 |
25.50 |
106.25 |
0 |
1 |
| Australia |
14 |
506 |
68* |
46.00 |
127.77 |
0 |
6 |
| Bangladesh |
8 |
195 |
66* |
27.85 |
105.97 |
0 |
2 |
| Canada |
1 |
33 |
33 |
33.00 |
100.00 |
0 |
0 |
| England |
18 |
685 |
110* |
45.66 |
139.22 |
1 |
4 |
| Hong Kong |
1 |
9 |
9 |
9.00 |
112.50 |
0 |
0 |
| India |
6 |
110 |
68* |
22.00 |
123.59 |
0 |
1 |
| Ireland |
4 |
164 |
75 |
54.66 |
133.33 |
0 |
2 |
| Namibia |
1 |
70 |
70 |
70.00 |
142.85 |
0 |
1 |
| Netherlands |
2 |
19 |
15 |
9.50 |
82.60 |
0 |
0 |
| New Zealand |
24 |
880 |
101* |
41.90 |
131.93 |
1 |
8 |
| Scotland |
1 |
66 |
66 |
66.00 |
140.42 |
0 |
1 |
| South Africa |
16 |
526 |
122 |
35.06 |
137.33 |
1 |
3 |
| Sri Lanka |
11 |
167 |
37* |
18.55 |
89.78 |
0 |
0 |
| U.S.A. |
2 |
90 |
46 |
45.00 |
120.00 |
0 |
0 |
| West Indies |
14 |
540 |
97* |
49.09 |
127.35 |
0 |
5 |
| World-XI |
3 |
179 |
86 |
59.66 |
147.93 |
0 |
1 |
| Zimbabwe |
8 |
306 |
82 |
38.25 |
126.44 |
0 |
4 |
📊 Babar Azam T20I Career: 4,596 runs at 38.94 | Strike rate 128.02 | 3 centuries, 39 fifties | Highest score 122 vs South Africa (2021)
Babar Azam in T20 World Cups
|
17
WC Matches |
549
WC Runs |
70
Highest Score |
36.6
Batting Average |
110+
Frequent SR |
T20 World Cup Fifties
5 fifties
| Opponent |
Score |
Venue / Year |
Note |
| Afghanistan |
51 |
Dubai, 2021 |
Quick-fire fifty, group stage |
| India |
68* |
Dubai, 2021 |
Stellar innings, helped PAK chase |
| Namibia |
70 |
Abu Dhabi, 2021 |
Highest WC score |
| New Zealand |
53 |
Sydney, 2022 |
Key contribution in tight chase |
| Scotland |
66 |
Sharjah, 2021 |
Anchored innings in group stage |
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Most Player of the Match Awards in T20Is – Babar Azam
In 128 T20I matches (2016–2026), Babar Azam has won 10 Player of the Match awards. Moreover, he often performs under pressure. In addition, this shows he is one of Pakistan’s most reliable match-winners. As a result, fans and analysts admire his consistency.
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