Babar Azam's Cricket Records - Test, ODI, T20I and other Achievements

Babar Azam's Cricket Records

Babar Azam had achieved several records and milestones in his cricket career. Here are some of his notable records:

ODI Records:
Babar Azam is the fastest player to reach 1000 runs in ODIs in terms of innings played, achieving this milestone in 21 innings.
He holds the record for the most runs by a Pakistani player in ODIs in the first 25 matches of their career.
Babar Azam is the fastest Pakistani batsman to reach 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 runs in ODIs.
He is the fastest Pakistani player to reach 1000 runs in a calendar year.

T20I Records:
Babar Azam is the fastest player to score 1000 runs in T20 Internationals in terms of innings played.
He holds the record for the most runs in a T20I series, scoring 215 runs against West Indies in 2018.
Babar Azam is the first Pakistani player to score 3 consecutive fifties in T20Is.

Test Records:
Babar Azam holds the record for the highest individual score by a Pakistan captain in Test matches, scoring 158 against England in 2020.
He is the only Pakistan player to score centuries in consecutive Tests in the same series in South Africa.
Babar became the fastest Pakistani to reach 1000 Test runs in terms of innings played.

Overall Records:
Babar Azam is the fastest player to score 1000 runs in all T20 cricket leagues combined.
He holds the record for being the youngest to score a century in a knockout match in Pakistan's domestic T20 tournament.

Babar Azam's Test Cricket Records

Fastest to 1000 Runs: Babar Azam holds the record for being the fastest Pakistani to reach 1000 Test runs in terms of innings played. He achieved this milestone in just 17 innings.

Consistent Batting Average: Babar's Test batting average has consistently been above 50, indicating his consistency and ability to convert starts into big scores.
Maiden Test Century: Babar Azam's maiden Test century came against New Zealand on November 17, 2016, in Christchurch. He scored 104 runs in that innings.
Century Against Australia in Australia: Babar scored his first century in Australia during the second Test of the series in Adelaide in 2019. He made 104 runs in the first innings.
Centuries Against Various Opponents: Babar Azam has scored Test centuries against teams like New Zealand, Australia, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, showcasing his ability to perform against different opposition.
Centuries in Consecutive Tests: Babar Azam scored centuries in consecutive Test matches against Sri Lanka in December 2019. He scored 102 and 100* in the two Tests.
Captaincy Milestone: Babar Azam became the captain of the Pakistan Test team and has led the team in various Test matches.
Versatility in Different Conditions: Babar's ability to perform across different conditions has been a notable feature of his Test career. He has scored centuries both at home and abroad, showcasing his adaptability.

Babar Azam's ODI Cricket Records

Fastest to 1,000 Runs: Babar Azam became the fastest player to reach 1,000 runs in ODI cricket in terms of innings played. He achieved this milestone in just 21 innings.
1000 Runs in a Calendar Year: Babar became the first Pakistani batsman to score more than 1,000 runs in a calendar year in ODIs. He achieved this feat in 2019.
Consecutive Centuries in Successful Chases: Babar Azam is among a select group of players who have scored consecutive centuries in successful run chases in ODIs. He achieved this milestone in 2019.
Fastest to 1,000 Runs in a Calendar Year: Babar became the fastest Pakistani to reach 1,000 runs in a calendar year. He achieved this in just 19 innings in 2019.
Fastest to 7 ODI Centuries: Babar Azam became the fastest Pakistani to score seven ODI centuries, achieving this feat in just 33 innings.
Consistent Centuries: Babar has a record of being the fastest Pakistani to score multiple centuries in ODIs. He achieved this by scoring five centuries in just 26 innings.
Century on Captaincy Debut: Babar Azam scored a century in his first ODI as captain, achieving this feat against Sri Lanka.
Fastest to 1,000 Runs as ODI Captain: Babar Azam became the fastest to score 1,000 runs as captain in ODIs, reaching the milestone in just 24 innings.
Consistent Averages: Babar maintained a high batting average throughout his ODI career, often being among the top in the world.

Babar Azam's T20I Cricket Records

Fastest to 1,000 T20I Runs: Babar Azam holds the record for being the fastest to reach 1,000 runs in T20 International cricket in terms of innings played. He achieved this feat in just 26 innings.
Consistent T20I Performances: Babar has been consistently among the top run-scorers in T20Is. He has maintained a high batting average and strike rate, showcasing his ability to score runs at a good pace while maintaining consistency.
Highest T20I Ranking: Babar Azam reached the top spot in the ICC T20I Batting Rankings, becoming the No. 1 ranked T20I batsman in the world. His consistent performances led to this achievement.
Centuries: Babar Azam has scored at least one century in T20 cricket, which came in a T20I match against South Africa, where he scored an unbeaten 122* runs.
Consistent Scoring in T20 Leagues: Babar's consistent performances in T20 leagues such as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and other franchise tournaments have solidified his reputation as a reliable T20 batsman.
Captaincy Impact: Under Babar Azam's captaincy, the Pakistan T20I team has shown improvement, and he has been praised for his leadership skills and ability to inspire his team.
Leading Run-Scorer for Pakistan: Babar often leads the run-scoring charts for Pakistan in T20Is, demonstrating his importance as a top-order batsman for the team.
Runs Across Formats: Babar Azam's ability to score consistently across all formats of the game has contributed to his status as one of the premier batsmen in world cricket.
Adaptable Batting Style: Babar's adaptability to different conditions and formats has made him a well-rounded T20 batsman who can anchor an innings or play aggressive shots as needed.