Babar Azam now averages more than Virat Kohli in Test cricket© AFP
Captain of the Pakistan cricket team and currently one of the best batsmen in world cricket, Baba Azam A true gem of a bat. The superstar batsman avoided poor batting form to demoralize New Zealand bowlers with a resolute strike in Monday’s first Test. On Day 1, Babar swung the bat and scored 161 off 277 balls, while Pakistan took 317 at the plate as they conceded five wickets. Along the way, Babar also achieved new milestones in Test cricket as he averaged over 50 runs.It was also the first time Babar’s average in the longest game format exceeded Villacolliof.
Babar Azzam and Kohli have often been compared since the Pakistani batsman started making waves with his spectacular performances. Against New Zealand, Babar came on for just 19 as Pakistan lost their first two wickets.Pakistan captain makes good small partnership first with 62 runs Shakir For the 4th wicket.Later, Babar and former Pakistan captain Safaraz Ahmed Putting in 194 for the 5th wicket before the latter left with 86 on the return.
Babar’s 161-match unbeaten run on Day 1 gave Pakistan the commanding heights after Day 1. Babar ended the day with his 9th Test ton and a host of new milestones to his name.
One of the biggest milestones getting a lot of attention on social media is that Babar now averages more points per game (54.93) than Virat (48.91). But that could change soon, with Virat Kohli’s India team scheduled to take on Australia in a Test mission in February.
Babar has become the leading scorer in Test cricket this year, surpassing England Joe Root. Babar now has more than 1,100 runs in the longest form of the game, with Root not far behind with 1,098. Usman Khawaja with Jonny Bairstow There were also more than 100 tests this year.
Right-handed hitters also have captains with a maximum of 50 or more innings in a calendar year.It was Babar’s 25th 50+ score of the year, over Ricky PontingHis record 24 hits in 2005
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