Pakistan is set for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they will compete in Group A alongside India, Bangladesh, and New Zealand. With Mohammad Rizwan leading the squad, Pakistan aims to make a strong impact. However, the spotlight will be on Babar Azam, one of the world’s finest batters. This tournament presents him with a chance to break three significant records.
Most ODI Centuries at Home for Pakistan
Babar Azam has already scored 7 ODI centuries at home in just 25 innings, matching Mohammad Yousuf’s record, who took 66 innings to achieve the same. If Babar scores one more, he will become Pakistan’s all-time leader in home ODI centuries.
Top ODI Century Scorers at Home (Pakistan)
| Batter | Innings | Centuries |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 25 | 7 |
| Mohammad Yousuf | 66 | 7 |
| Ijaz Ahmed | 48 | 5 |
| Zaheer Abbas | 24 | 5 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | 64 | 4 |
With Pakistan playing on home soil, this record is well within Babar’s reach.
Most 50+ Scores in ODIs for Pakistan Against New Zealand
Saeed Anwar currently holds the record for most 50+ scores against New Zealand, with 11 in 32 innings. Babar Azam follows closely with 10 in just 22 innings. A single half-century in the Champions Trophy will place him at the top.
Most 50+ Scores vs New Zealand (Pakistan)
| Batter | Innings | 50+ Scores |
|---|---|---|
| Saeed Anwar | 32 | 11 |
| Babar Azam | 22 | 10 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 19 | 10 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq | 42 | 10 |
| Shahid Afridi | 35 | 10 |
Considering Babar’s consistency against New Zealand, this record is well within reach.
Most 50+ Scores for Pakistan in ICC ODI Events
Javed Miandad, Misbah-ul-Haq, and Saeed Anwar hold the record for the most 50+ scores (9) in ICC ODI tournaments. Babar Azam, with 8 in just 22 innings, is closing in. Scoring two more half-centuries will make him the leading Pakistani batter in ICC tournaments.
Most 50+ Scores in ICC ODI Events (Pakistan)
| Batter | Innings | 50+ Scores |
|---|---|---|
| Javed Miandad | 30 | 9 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | 19 | 9 |
| Saeed Anwar | 25 | 9 |
| Babar Azam | 22 | 8 |
| Aamer Sohail | 17 | 6 |
This record would further establish Babar’s dominance in major ICC events.