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Babar Azam attains new feat as Pakistan Test captain [Source: AFP]
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam recently achieved a big record that landed him on an elite list featuring none other than legend Imran Khan. He bagged this milestone during the first Test against Sri Lanka held at Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field first, but Pakistan openers got a strong start. Azan Awais and Tayyab Arif stitched an 86-run opening partnership, but a fall of quick wickets brought skipper Babar Azam to the crease.
Babar Azam slams fifty vs Sri Lanka, bags big record
Meanwhile, captain Babar Azam capitalised on the momentum to forge another solid partnership of 69 runs with Mohammad Taha. In this stand, Babar contributed 50 off 58 balls with seven fours.
That marked Babar’s 19th fifty in Test cricket as Pakistan’s captain. With that record, he has joined legend Imran Khan in the list of most 50+ scores hit by Pakistan captains in Test format.
Most 50+ Scores for Pakistan as Captain in Tests:
- 43 - Misbah-ul-Haq
- 21 - Inzamam-ul-Haq
- 19 - Imran Khan, Babar Azam*
- 18 - Javed Miandad
- 9 - Shan Masood
The record list is topped by Misbah-ul-Haq at 43 fifty-plus scores, followed by 21 by Inzamam-ul-Haq. Babar Azam now ranks third alongside Imran Khan at 19 fifty-plus scores as Pakistan captain.
Interestingly, Babar will now have an opportunity to move ahead of Imran in the ongoing 2-Test series against Sri Lanka. If he continues to maintain consistency, Azam can solidify his place amongst the greatest Test captains to serve Pakistan.
Babar Azam’s wait for a Test hundred continues
Tragically, Babar Azam was dismissed by Dilshan Madushanka shortly after he reached his 50 on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi. It was a heartbreaking point as the skipper was in good touch.
Moreover, it was also an opportunity for Babar to break his century drought. Notably, he last scored a hundred in Test cricket in 2022 against New Zealand. It’s been nearly four years since the skipper got to raise his bat in the whites.
Overall, in international cricket, Babar Azam’s last century came in November 2025 against Sri Lanka in the second ODI held at Rawalpindi. Even that milestone has crossed the one-year mark.
Definitely, Babar Azam being unable to reach the three-figure mark is a worrying sign for Pakistan. But for now, his fifties are enough to help the team get a steady start.
