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Babar Azam equals Wasim Akram record. [Source - AFP]
Babar Azam equalled Wasim Akram’s tally of 108 international matches played in Pakistan. He reached the milestone as he took the field against England in the fourth match of the ongoing tri-series in Lahore.
With Pakistan electing to bowl first, Babar is yet to bat in the match. His appearance in Lahore adds another chapter to his record in international cricket on home soil.
Babar Azam Now Has As Many Home Matches As Pakistan Legend Wasim Akram
Babar Azam has joined Wasim Akram on 108 international matches played in Pakistan across formats. The pair share the same tally on the all-time list, which is led by former Pakistan batter Javed Miandad.
The list of players with the most international matches played in Pakistan across formats is as follows:
- 128 – Javed Miandad
- 124 – Inzamam-ul-Haq
- 115 – Saleem Malik
- 108 – Wasim Akram, Babar Azam
- 103 – Mohammad Yousuf
Javed Miandad tops the all-time list with 128 matches in Pakistan, followed by Inzamam-ul-Haq (124), Saleem Malik (115), Babar Azam and Wasim Akram (108), and Mohammad Yousuf (103). With Babar still active, he has an opportunity to climb higher and potentially challenge the top spot.
Babar Azam’s Performances Across Formats In Pakistan
Babar Azam has scored 5,420 international runs at an average of 50.65 in Pakistan across formats. These figures underline his consistency at home, where he has produced strong returns while representing the side in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
Format | Matches |
|---|---|
T20Is | 50 |
ODIs | 38 |
Tests | 20 |
Total | 108 |
(Babar Azam's matches in Pakistan across formats)
T20Is account for the largest share of his appearances, with Babar having played 50 matches in the format in Pakistan. He has also featured in 38 ODIs and 20 Tests on home soil, taking his tally to 108.
As Babar has not batted against England in the 4th match of the ODI tri-series, his tally of 5,420 runs and average of 50.65 remain unchanged. His 108th appearance in Pakistan places him alongside Akram on the list and marks a significant milestone at home.
