Asia Cup 2023

Full list of magnificent records created by Pakistan skipper Babar Azam after his stunning century against Nepal in Asia Cup

Published on August 31, 2023

The Men in Green had a terrific start to the Asia Cup as they defeated Nepal by 238 runs on Wednesday in Multan. Notably, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam produced a magnificent knock of 151 runs from just 131 balls that featured 14 boundaries and four sixes to put up a mammoth total of 342 runs in the given 50 overs. Moreover, later, while chasing, the Nepal team could only rack up 104 runs before bundling out.

Check out some records created by Babar Azam after his stunning century:

Babar Azam is in second place for the highest run scorer in the Asia Cup. India’s star batsman Virat Kohli is in the top position as he hammered 183 runs against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2012.

Babar Azam made the second-highest score in Asia Cup history on Wednesday 👏#PAKvNEP pic.twitter.com/OQ6VoFoVfd
— ICC (@ICC) August 30, 2023

It was the first time in the Asia Cup that the skipper hammered over 150 runs. In addition, former India skipper Virat Kohli is in second position after scoring 136 runs against Bangladesh in 2014.
The 28-year-old batter crossed the mark of 150 runs for the second time. Notably, Babar Azam hammered 158 runs against England in Birmingham in 2021. The knock against England is still his highest knock in the ODIs.
Pakistan’s skipper has been enjoying top rank in the ODIs. In addition, after his great knock against Nepal, the star batsman maintains the top position by surpassing other legendary batsmen like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the 50-over format.
Babar Azam struck his 31st international century against Nepal on Wednesday, which helped him join the elite list with Pakistani legendary batsmen Javed Miandad, Saeed Anwar, and Younis Khan.

A superb ton from the skipper 💯
Babar Azam now has as many international hundreds as Pakistan legends Javed Miandad and Saeed Anwar 👏#PAKvNEP | 📝: https://t.co/5ewtl5FKT7 pic.twitter.com/t74KKxJkye
— ICC (@ICC) August 30, 2023

The Lahore-born batter is now just one century away from equaling the record of Saeed Anwar’s 20th ODI century.

Meanwhile, the Men in Green will lock horns against Rohit Sharma’s side on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Notably, the Pakistan team will look to win the match against India to make their way to the Super Fours.