Babar Azam: News
One of the top-ranked ODI batsmen in the world, Babar Azam is considered one of the best in the business, alongside Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root. Captain of the Pakistani cricket team across all three formats of the game, this talented right-handed batsman's tryst with international cricket began when he debuted against Zimbabwe in an ODI in 2015. A cousin of Pakistani cricketers Kamran, Umar, and Adnan Akmal, Azam later made his Test debut for Pakistan against West Indies in 2016 when he made his mark as a player to look out for. Known for his elegance, Azam scored three consecutive hundreds against the Windies in the 2016 series and, in the process, had become the second-highest scorer ever in a three-match ODI series. Known for his exploits in the shorter formats of the game, Azam is also the quickest player to reach the mark of 13 ODI centuries. He is no stranger to success in the longest format of the game, either. Notably, in 2019, he was appointed the captain of the Pakistan team for T20Is and ODIs and later named the Test captain in 2021.
Pakistan win T20I Tri-series trophy with Sri Lanka rout: Stats
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in the T20I Tri-series final on Saturday.
Dushmantha Chameera claims his 2nd four-fer in T20Is: Key stats
Sri Lanka secured a spot in the final of the T20I tri-series against Pakistan after a thrilling six-run victory in Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka reach T20I Tri-series final after beating Pakistan: Stats
The Pakistan cricket team saw a 100% win record in the ongoing T20I Tri-series come to an end.
Babar Azam owns joint-most T20I ducks for Pakistan: Key stats
Babar Azam registered a duck against Sri Lanka in Match 6 of the T20I Tri-series on Thursday.
T20I Tri-series, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Preview and stats
The sixth T20I of the 2025 tri-series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on Thursday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan crush Zimbabwe to enter T20I Tri-series final: Key stats
Pakistan have secured a spot in the final of the ongoing T20I tri-series after defeating Zimbabwe by a whopping 69 runs on Sunday.
Babar Azam vs Jos Buttler in T20 cricket: Key stats
Babar Azam has attained a key milestone in T20s.
Sahibzada Farhan slams successive fifties in T20I Tri-series: Key stats
After hitting a record-setting unbeaten 80 versus Sri Lanka in Match 3 of the T20I Tri-series on Saturday, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan hit another rapid fifty versus Zimbabwe in Match 4 on Sunday.
Babar Azam owns joint-most fifties in T20Is: Decoding key stats
Pakistan batting stalwart Babar Azam smashed a stunning 74-run knock against Zimbabwe in Match 4 of the T20I Tri-series on Sunday.
T20I Tri-series, all-round Pakistan decimate sorry Sri Lanka: Key stats
The Pakistan cricket team beat Sri Lanka in Match 3 of the 2025 T20I Tri-series on Saturday in Rawalpindi.
T20I Tri-series, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Match preview and stats
The third match of the T20I tri-series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 22.
How many ducks Babar Azam owns in T20 cricket? Stats
Pakistan cricket team stalwart Babar Azam perished for a three-ball duck in the 1st encounter of the T20I Tri-series against Zimbabwe on November 18.
Ramiz Raja reveals Babar Azam's emotional struggles amid poor form
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has praised Babar Azam for his patience and composure amid years of harsh criticism.
Babar Azam fined for misconduct in SL ODI: Details here
Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam, has been fined 10% of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
Pakistan host Zimbabwe in T20I Tri-series opener: Preview and stats
Pakistan will take on Zimbabwe in the first match of a three-nation T20I series on Tuesday.
Babar Azam surpasses 6,500 runs in ODI cricket: Key stats
Pakistan's Babar Azam attained another milestone in ODI cricket.
Babar Azam averages 60.54 against SL in ODIs: Key stats
Pakistan batter Babar Azam finally ended his century drought by slamming one against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
Listing fastest batters to complete 20 ODI centuries (by innings)
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam ended his drought for an international hundred with a brilliant knock against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
'When Allah has written..': Babar Azam on ending century drought
Ace Pakistan batter Babar Azam has finally broken his long-standing century drought, scoring an unbeaten 102 against Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Rawalpindi.
Half-centurions Fakhar, Rizwan floor Sri Lanka in 2nd ODI: Stats
The likes of Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan hammered match-winning fifties versus Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI.
Babar Azam becomes 3rd-fastest to 20 ODI centuries: Key stats
Pakistan cricket team batsman Babar Azam slammed a fine unbeaten century against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan win ODI series against Sri Lanka: Key stats
Pakistan have clinched the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka with an eight-wicket victory in the second ODI at Rawalpindi.
Babar Azam equals this dismal record of Virat Kohli: Stats
Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, has equaled an unwanted record held by Indian superstar Virat Kohli.
'Big score around corner': Mike Hesson backs Babar Azam
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has backed captain Babar Azam, saying that he is in good form and a big score is just around the corner.
Pakistan beat South Africa in 3rd ODI, win series: Stats
Pakistan's bowlers, especially spinner Abrar Ahmed, wreaked havoc on a slow Faisalabad pitch in the third ODI against South Africa.
3rd ODI: Pakistan, South Africa eye series win in Faisalabad
Pakistan and South Africa are set to clash in the third and final ODI of their three-match series on Saturday, November 7, 2025.
Pakistan eye ODI series win against South Africa: Preview
The second ODI of the three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday.
Pakistan beat South Africa in 1st ODI in Faisalabad: Stats
After winning the T20I leg, Pakistan beat South Africa in the 1st ODI of the three-match series at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium.
'Decisions out of my control': Shaheen Afridi on captaincy drama
Pakistan's left-arm pacer, Shaheen Afridi, is all set to don the ODI captaincy cap.
PAK vs SA: Faisalabad hosts international cricket after 17 years
After riveting Tests and T20Is, Pakistan and South Africa are to clash in a three-match ODI series, with the first game scheduled for November 4 at Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium.
Babar Azam hammers his 37th fifty in T20Is: Key stats
Pakistan batter Babar Azam helped his side win the 3rd and final T20I against South Africa in Lahore.
Pakistan beat South Africa in 3rd T20I, win series: Stats
Pakistan's bowlers put on a stellar show in the third and final T20I against South Africa, restricting the visitors to a mere 139 runs at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Akram comes out on Babar's support following latter's record-breaking feat
Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram has come out in support of Babar Azam, who recently broke India's Rohit Sharma's record to become the highest run-scorer in Men's T20 internationals.
Babar Azam becomes highest run-scorer in T20Is, surpasses Rohit Sharma
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam has surpassed India's former captain Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer in Men's T20I cricket.
2nd T20I: Pakistan aim to bounce back against South Africa
Pakistan will face South Africa in the second T20I of their five-match series on October 31.
Babar Azam owns 21 ducks in T20 cricket: Key stats
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam had a disappointing return to the T20I format.
Babar Azam set to dethrone Rohit as highest run-getter (T20Is)
Veteran Pakistan batter Babar Azam is in line to play his first T20I in over 10 months.
Where will Babar Azam bat in South Africa T20Is?
Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam is set to play his first T20I in over 10 months. He recently returned to the T20I fold for the impending home series against South Africa.
Babar Azam slams first Test half-century since January 2025: Stats
Pakistan batter Babar Azam made a mark against South Africa in the recently concluded 2nd and final Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
SA beat Pakistan in Rawalpindi, level two-match series 1-1: Stats
South Africa bounced back with an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2nd and final Test in Rawalpindi.
Babar Azam, Naseem Shah return to Pakistan's T20I squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the return of star players Babar Azam and Naseem Shah in the T20I squad.
Keshav Maharaj credits 'old-fashioned Test cricket' for Rawalpindi fightback: Details
South Africa's left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has credited "old-fashioned Test cricket" for his team's resurgence on Day 1 of the 2nd Test against Pakistan.
Rawalpindi Test, Day 1: Masood shines as Pakistan dominate SA
Team Pakistan is building a strong position in the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi, with Shan Masood's stellar 87 headlining the opening day's play.
Babar Azam's dismal run in Test cricket continues: Key stats
Babar Azam, once a top-tier batter in international cricket, is now facing a major slump.
Babar Azam becomes first Asian batter with 3,000 WTC runs
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has created history by becoming the first-ever Asian batter to score 3,000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Pakistan vs South Africa, 1st Test: Decoding key player battles
The much-anticipated first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa is all set to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, starting on October 12.
Babar Azam to play Quaid-e-Azam Trophy ahead of SA Tests
Star Pakistan batsman Babar Azam will play in the country's domestic first-class tournament, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, ahead of the Test series against South Africa, starting October 12.
Full-member team captains with hundreds in T20I run chases
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh led his team to a thrilling three-wicket victory over New Zealand in the third and final T20I at Tauranga's Bay Oval.
Babar, Rizwan named in Pakistan squad for South Africa Tests
Pakistan have announced an 18-member squad for the two-match home Test series against South Africa, starting October 12.
Nissanka breaks this T20 Asia Cup record of Virat Kohli
Sri Lanka's star opener, Pathum Nissanka, has broken Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli's record for most 50-plus scores in the T20 Asia Cup.