Pakistan’s limited-overs captain, Mohammad Rizwan, continues to solidify his status as the team’s key batter, even surpassing Babar Azam in certain records. During Pakistan’s remarkable victory over South Africa in the tri-series match in Karachi, Rizwan set another milestone previously held by his former captain.
Alongside Salman Ali Agha, Rizwan achieved several records, but his most notable feat was becoming Pakistan’s highest run-scorer in successful 300+ ODI chases. Amassing 425 runs in just seven innings at an impressive average of 141.67, he overtook Babar Azam to lead this elite list.
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His latest match-winning century—his second in such chases—places him alongside Babar Azam and Younis Khan, who also have two centuries in 300+ run pursuits. However, Rizwan’s remarkable consistency distinguishes him, reinforcing his reputation as Pakistan’s most dependable batter in high-pressure chases.
Most Runs for Pakistan in 300+ Chases
| Batter | Inns | Runs | Avg | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan | 7 | 425 | 141.67 | 2 |
| Babar Azam | 7 | 399 | 103.64 | 2 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 5 | 329 | 113.45 | 1 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 5 | 298 | 95.82 | 1 |
| Younis Khan | 4 | 265 | 105.58 | 2 |
Rizwan’s latest milestone further strengthens his position as one of Pakistan’s finest middle-order batters in ODIs. His ability to pace a chase, handle pressure, and accelerate when needed makes him an invaluable asset, especially as Pakistan increasingly faces high-scoring encounters.
