Babar Azam’s outstanding cricket skills were highlighted in the opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup against Nepal in Multan. Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra praised Azam as an “incredible player” unlike himself.
Azam’s talent was evident in a glorious century when he scored a staggering 151 on just 131 pitches. This feat not only cemented his reputation, but also marked his name in cricket history. He broke Hasim Amra’s previous record, making him the fastest player to reach the 19th ODI century in just 102 innings.
The cricketer’s superb innings set a new standard, including an impressive record of 14 boundaries and four sixes. His 151-run score in the match is the second-highest single-scorer record in Asian Cup history. This is his second-biggest result after his monumental 183 goals scored by Virat Kohli against Pakistan in the 2012 tournament.
Azam also made history as the first captain to score more than 150 goals in an Asian Cup match. This astounding performance surpassed Kohli’s 136 score against Bangladesh in 2014.
Babar Azam’s all-time ODI score was 158 RBIs against England in Birmingham in 2021. His commanding innings against Nepal lifted his average ODI score to a staggering 59.47, cementing him as one of the top hitters in ODI men’s history. cricket. This average is his fourth highest among players who have amassed at least his 2,000 ODI runs.
Azam’s century marked his 31st international century and was named alongside Pakistani legends Javed Meandad and Syed Anwar. He needs only a century to match Anwar’s ODI record of the 20th century, the longest by a Pakistani hitter.
As the Asian Cup unfolds and the Cricket World Cup approaches, Babar Azam’s extraordinary form promises to change cricket history. Aakash Chopra highlighted Azam’s extraordinary skill and influence, praising his remarkable ability to perform under pressure.
“Nepal looked confident after two wickets early on and everything seemed to be going according to plan. He’s a really great player, in a league of his own to complete the 19th century in 102. Of course, some people will say, “It’s only against minnows, because it’s flatfield,” Chopra said.
“The tournament has just started but Babar Azam has already started to move things. Now everyone is playing minnows on a great surface so the players are really good but with the same setup 150 You will find yourself unable to score more than this.Pakistan had a difficult time against Nepal this time but Azam’s way of running the innings was excellent,” he concluded.
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