Azhar Ali races to 7,000 Test runs: Key numbers
Pakistan cricket team batter Azhar Ali has been enjoying his run with the bat of late. The veteran Test specialist has done well for his side in the ongoing series versus Australia. Azhar, who hammered 78 in the first innings of the third Test, has raced to 7,000 career runs in the format. Here we decode Azhar Ali's Test numbers.
Why does this story matter?
This is a special achievement by Azhar, who has now become just the fifth Pakistan cricketer to smash 7,000-plus Test runs. Azhar has been instrumental in getting the desired scores in the ongoing three-Test series. His experience has proved to be vital for the home team. Azhar will be wanting to help Pakistan do well in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle.
Decoding Azhar's Test career
Azhar now has 7,004 runs in Tests at an average of 43.23. He has struck 19 tons and 35 fifties with the best of 302*. Azhar has 586 runs on home soil at 53.27. Away from home, Azhar has notched 3,742 runs at 37.42. At neutral venues, the 37-year-old has smashed 2,676 runs at 52.47.
Azhar's performance versus the Aussies
Overall, Azhar has managed to score 1,283 runs at 53.45 versus Australia. He has four tons and six fifties. At home, Azhar has racked up 283 runs at 70.75. Notably, this is his maiden series at home versus Australia. Away from home, Azhar has scored 468 runs versus Australia at 52.00. At neutral venues, he has managed 532 runs at 48.36.
Azhar Ali joins an elite company
As mentioned above, Azhar is now the fifth Pakistan batter to notch 7,000-plus runs in Tests. He has joined elite company that comprises the likes of Younis Khan (10,099), Javed Miandad (8,832), Inzamam-ul-Haq (8,829), and Mohammad Yousuf (7,530).
Azhar has 425 runs in WTC 2021-23
Having played seven Tests in the ongoing WTC 2021-23 cycle, Azhar has managed 425 runs at 42.50. He is one of the three Pakistan players to notch 400-plus runs. He has one century and two fifties with the best score of 185.
