Babar Azam, Pakistan’s star batter has made a significant impact on the international cricket stage, often being lauded for his consistency and leadership.
But his performances in international cricket finals have been steady but not yet match-winning.
One of Babar Azam’s most notable performances came in the final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, where Pakistan faced India. Babar had been in fantastic form throughout the tournament, but unfortunately, he didn’t have a memorable outing in the final, scoring just 46 runs off 52 balls.
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While it wasn’t a standout performance from Babar, his innings helped Pakistan reach a respectable total. Pakistan, however, went on to stun India, winning the Champions Trophy 2017.
Babar Azam is set to play a pivotal role in Pakistan’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, with the tournament co-hosted by Pakistan and Dubai. The pressure will be high, but Babar’s ability to perform under pressure makes him the player to watch in this marquee event.
Let’s take a closer look at his performances in key finals across formats.
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Babar Azam’s performance in international cricket finals has been notable, though he’s yet to score a century in these high-pressure matches.
Across five innings in finals, the Pakistan star batsman has accumulated 127 runs, with a highest score of 46. His average stands at 25.40, and he boasts a solid strike rate of 94.77.
While he has yet to hit a fifty or a hundred in these key matches, his consistency with 13 fours and a six shows his ability to find boundaries in crucial moments.
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Matches | Inns | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 | 5 | 127 | 46 | 25.40 | 94.77 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
Date | Format | Opposition | Ground | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18, 2017 | ICC Champions Trophy | India | The Oval | 46 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 88.46 |
Sep 11, 2022 | Men’s T20 Asia Cup | Sri Lanka | Dubai (DICS) | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
Oct 14, 2022 | T20I Tri-Series | New Zealand | Christchurch | 15 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 107.14 |
Nov 13, 2022 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | England | Melbourne | 32 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 114.28 |
Feb 14, 2025 | Tri-Nation ODI Series | New Zealand | Karachi | 29 | 34 | 4 | 1 | 85.29 |
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