Search icon
Download the all-new Republic app:

Published 10:45 IST, August 21st 2024

Babar Azam on Cusp of Joining Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's Milestone in Tests

Pakistan take on Bangladesh in the first Test today at Rawalpindi and Babar Azam would be on the verge of edging Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's feat.

Pakistan cricket team's premier batter Babar Azam | Image: AP

Pakistan take on Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi on Wednesday. While Pakistan will look to put up a good show, there is something Babar Azam can look forward to. During the opening Test, Babar would have a chance of joining Indian greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Babar, who is a legend in Pakistan, has already notched up more than 4000 runs in ODIs and T20Is. Now, if he can score 102 runs in the Test, he will become the first Pakistani to amass more than 4000 runs in all formats - something only Rohit and Kohli have achieved. 

How Much Has Babar Scored in T20Is and ODIs? 

Labelled as one of the best Pakistani batters ever, Babar has amassed 5729 runs in 117 ODIs and has scored 4145 runs in 123 T20Is for his country. 

ALSO READ: Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Streaming

During the Test against Bangladesh, Babar would be the key for the hosts as he is the premier batter of the side.  

PAK Possible XI: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (C), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammed Rizwan, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Ali, Mir Hamza

BAN Possible XI: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Syed Khaled Ahmed

Squads:

Bangladesh Squad: Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam

ALSO READ: Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Streaming: Schedule, Squad & How to watch the Test series in India?

Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood(c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mir Hamza, Kamran Ghulam, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Huraira

At the time of filing the copy, the match ha=d not started due to rain and wet outfield. 

Updated 10:45 IST, August 21st 2024

LIVE TV

Republic TV is India's no.1 English news channel since its launch.