Babar Azam Sends Records Tumbling Ahead Of India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Match: Check Full List Of Achievements Set By PAK Skipper, In PICS

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was in sensational form with the bat in the opening game of Asia Cup 2023 against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday. Babar Azam has sent warning signs to India ahead of IND vs PAK clash on Saturday in Kandy. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at records set by Babar Azam against Nepal.

Zee Media Bureau | Aug 31, 2023, 08:33 AM IST
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Babar Azam posted the highest score by a captain in Asia Cup

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam smashed 151 against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 match in Multan. It is the highest score by a captain in Asia Cup, surpassing Virat Kohli's 136 against Bangladesh in 2014. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam smashed 151 against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 match in Multan. It is the highest score by a captain in Asia Cup, surpassing Virat Kohli's 136 against Bangladesh in 2014. (Photo: AP)

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Babar Azam posted the highest ODI score against Nepal

Babar Azam's 151 is the highest score by a batter against Nepal in ODIs. He is followed by Michael van Lingen's 133 and Shai Hope's 132. (Photo: AP)

Babar Azam's 151 is the highest score by a batter against Nepal in ODIs. He is followed by Michael van Lingen's 133 and Shai Hope's 132. (Photo: AP)

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Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed posted the highest 5th wicket stand for Pakistan in ODIs

The Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed pair scripted the highest 5th wicket partnership for Pakistan in ODIs, with 214 runs. This is followed by Umar Akmal and Younis Khan's 176-run partnership against Sri Lanka in 2009 and Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf's 162-run partnership against Australia in 2004. (Source: Twitter)

The Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed pair scripted the highest 5th wicket partnership for Pakistan in ODIs, with 214 runs. This is followed by Umar Akmal and Younis Khan's 176-run partnership against Sri Lanka in 2009 and Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf's 162-run partnership against Australia in 2004. (Source: Twitter)

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Babar Azam posted the highest score by a batter in ODI in Multan

Babar Azam's 151 is the highest score by a batter in Multan Cricket Stadium, surpassing the previous highest score of 127 by Shai Hope against Pakistan in 2022. (Source: Twitter)

Babar Azam's 151 is the highest score by a batter in Multan Cricket Stadium, surpassing the previous highest score of 127 by Shai Hope against Pakistan in 2022. (Source: Twitter)

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Babar Azam is 2nd batter after Virat Kohli to score 150 in Asia Cup

Babar Azam is the second player to score 150 in the Asia Cup. Virat Kohli is the other batter to achieve this feat. (Source: Twitter)

Babar Azam is the second player to score 150 in the Asia Cup. Virat Kohli is the other batter to achieve this feat. (Source: Twitter)

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Babar Azam is fastest to 19 ODI centuries

Babar Azam reached his 19th ODI century in 102 innings, the fastest by any batter to score 19 centuries in ODIs. He is followed by Hashim Amla with 104 innings and Virat Kohli with 124 innings. (Source: Twitter)

Babar Azam reached his 19th ODI century in 102 innings, the fastest by any batter to score 19 centuries in ODIs. He is followed by Hashim Amla with 104 innings and Virat Kohli with 124 innings. (Source: Twitter)

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