After 807 long days, Babar Azam has finally ended his century drought—and he has done it in spectacular fashion. Under pressure, burdened by criticism, and questioned over his leadership, Babar responded the way true greats do: with a majestic hundred that has rewritten record books and revived Pakistan’s hopes.
This innings was more than just a century. It symbolised resilience, maturity and the undeniable class that has made Babar one of modern cricket’s finest batters. With this knock, he has added a fresh chapter to Pakistan’s cricketing legacy, breaking several milestones with elegance and authority.
Below is a detailed breakdown of Babar’s latest achievements following his return to form:
Babar’s Records (Table)
| No. | Record / Achievement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Most ODI centuries for Pakistan | 20 hundreds—level with Saeed Anwar, but Babar has played 108 fewer innings. |
| 2 | Second-most century partnerships for Pakistan | 40 times—only Inzamam-ul-Haq has more (41). |
| 3 | Third-fastest to 20 ODI centuries | Achieved in 136 innings; behind Amla (108) and Kohli (133). |
| 4 | Most ODI hundreds on Pakistani soil | Babar has 8; previous record Mohammad Yousuf’s 7. |
| 5 | 32 international centuries across formats | Fourth-most for Pakistan; Younis Khan leads with 41. |
The moment Babar brought up his century, the stadium erupted. Fans watching from home felt a surge of pride—a reminder of the brilliance that once made Pakistan a dominant force in world cricket. With calm footwork, elegant strokeplay and sharp focus, Babar looked every bit the world-class batter he has always been touted to be.
Speaking after the match, Babar said, “This hundred means a lot. It’s been a challenging period, but scoring big for my country again gives me immense satisfaction.”
Whether this is the beginning of another golden chapter in Babar Azam’s career remains to be seen. But one thing is certain—Pakistan cricket has been re-energised by the return of its star.
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