Babar Azam, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team and the highest-ranked ODI batter, has found himself in a consistent struggle to produce substantial innings for his team in multi-nation tournaments. This challenge began with the 2022 T20 Asia Cup and has persisted into the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023.
At the age of 28, Babar Azam stands as one of Pakistan’s most celebrated batters, often regarded as one of the finest to emerge from the nation’s cricketing legacy. His remarkable talent and cricketing prowess have earned him the respect not only of fans but also of past and present cricketing luminaries.
With his status as a cricketing superstar, Babar naturally carries the weight of high expectations from fans. There’s an anticipation that he, as a marquee player, should be the linchpin in securing victories for the Men in Green, particularly in prestigious tournaments like the Asia Cup and the ICC World Cup.
However, despite his stature, the 28-year-old has struggled to meet these lofty expectations, leaving his ardent supporters and Pakistani cricket enthusiasts yearning for more.
In the 2019 ICC World Cup hosted in England, Babar emerged as Pakistan’s leading run-scorer with an impressive tally of 474 runs. Nevertheless, in the subsequent years, his performances have been less than stellar, leading many fans to raise concerns about his current form.
Let’s look into the intricate details of Babar Azam’s performances against various opponents in significant tournaments he has taken part in since 2022, spanning the T20 Asia Cup, T20 World Cup, 50-over Asia Cup, and the ongoing World Cup 2023.
Babar Azam in multinational tournaments since 2022
| Tournament | Innings | Total Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Asia Cup 2022 | 6 | 68 | 11.33 |
| 2022 T20 World Cup | 7 | 124 | 17.71 |
| Asia Cup 2023 (50-over) | 3 | 197 | 65.67 |
| World Cup 2023 (so far) | 2 | 15 | 7.50 |
| Overall (Since 2022) | 18 | 404 | 22.44 |
Tournament vise
Here are the tables for each tournament:
Babar Azam in T20 Asia Cup 2022:
| Opponent | Runs |
|---|---|
| India | 10 |
| Hong Kong | 9 |
| India | 14 |
| Afghanistan | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 30 |
| Sri Lanka (Final) | 5 |
Babar Azam in the 2022 T20 World Cup:
| Opponent | Runs |
|---|---|
| India | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 4 |
| Netherlands | 4 |
| South Africa | 6 |
| Bangladesh | 25 |
| New Zealand (Semi-Final) | 53 |
| England (Final) | 32 |
Babar Azam in Asia Cup 2023 (50-over):
| Opponent | Runs |
|---|---|
| Nepal | 151 |
| Bangladesh | 17 |
| Sri Lanka (Super Four) | 29 |
Babar in World Cup 2023 (so far):
| Opponent | Runs |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5 |
| Sri Lanka | 10 |
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