Babar Azam Achieves Milestone in Test Cricket Against England

Babar Azam has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the fifth Pakistani captain to surpass 2,000 Test runs during a match against England at Edgbaston. Despite narrowly missing a century, his performance included a solid 76 runs, contributing to his impressive captaincy record. The match saw England dominate early on, but Pakistan showed resilience in their second innings. Read on to discover more about this historic achievement and the match details.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 11, 2026, 21:08 IST

Babar Azam Makes History

In a remarkable feat at Edgbaston, Pakistan's captain Babar Azam fell short of a century but made history by becoming the fifth Pakistani captain to surpass 2,000 Test runs. He is also the second captain, following Misbah-ul-Haq, to accumulate over 7,000 runs for Pakistan.

During the third Test against England, Babar broke his streak of low scores in the second innings, scoring a dynamic 76 runs off 103 balls, including 11 boundaries and a six, at a strike rate of 73.79.

As a Test captain, Babar has now amassed 2,017 runs in 24 matches and 43 innings, boasting an impressive average of 50.42, with four centuries and 14 fifties, his highest score being 196.

Other notable Pakistani players who have scored over 2,000 runs as captain include Misbah-ul-Haq (4,214 runs), Imran Khan (2,408 runs), Inzamam-ul-Haq (2,397 runs), and Javed Miandad (2,354 runs). Babar has also joined Misbah as the second captain to reach 7,000 runs, having scored 7,029 runs in 152 international matches at an average of 47.17, including 15 centuries and 54 fifties.

Match Overview: England vs Pakistan

In the match, England chose to bowl first and dismissed Pakistan for a mere 133 runs, with Saud Shakeel (43) and Mohammad Abbas (21) being the only players to score above 20. The English bowlers, Josh Tongue (4/42), Ollie Robinson (3/15), and Jofra Archer (3/25), showcased their pace and skill, dismantling the Pakistani batting lineup.

England then scored 453 runs in their first innings, establishing a commanding 320-run lead, thanks to half-centuries from Emilio Gay (60), Harry Brook (75), Dan Lawrence (65), and Jamie Smith (69). Razaullah made an impressive debut with a four-wicket haul (4/148).

Pakistan improved in their second innings, reaching 184/3 at Lunch, trailing by 136 runs. Azan contributed a brisk 59 runs off 84 balls, while Shan Masood (83*) and Babar Azam (26*) remained not out at the end of the session. After Lunch, Shan narrowly missed a century, scoring 95 runs off 148 balls, and Pakistan stood at 297/5 at Tea, with Saud Shakeel and Gazi Ghori at the crease.