Babar Azam’s 31 Centuries: A Journey Etched in Elegance

You remember your heroes.

Not just for what they do, but for how they make you feel.

If you’re a cricket fan in this era, chances are you’ve watched Babar Azam grow in front of your eyes. From the nervous kid who made his ODI debut in 2015 to the composed maestro who now carries the hopes of millions—his journey is the kind that quietly tugs at your heart.

He isn’t a brash slogger. Scoring runs doesn’t make him roar. Instead, he bats with rhythm, with class, and with a calmness that makes you pause and admire.

And as of July 2025, he’s brought up 31 international centuries:

• 9 in Tests
  
• 19 in ODIs
  
• 3 in T20Is

Let’s revisit those innings—some remembered forever, others hidden gems—but all pieces of a larger picture: the rise of a cricketing great.

The Tests: Where Patience Meets Poetry

Early in his Test career, the spotlight was brighter on others. Critics whispered, “He’s too soft for the red ball.” But Babar didn’t argue. He answered with a bat.

His first hundred came against New Zealand in 2018—127 in Dubai. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t flashy. But it was flawless.

From then on, the long format became his canvas. He painted innings, not with brute force, but with patience and poise.

Test Century List

Ask any fan, and they’ll mention his 196 vs Australia in 2022. Pakistan was crumbling, and Babar stood firm. Ten hours of batting. One man versus a storm. That’s not just a cricket knock. That’s legacy-building.

ODIs: Where He Became a Household Name

For many, Babar’s ODI centuries are the first time they truly saw him. The crisp drives. The way he builds from 30 to 70 without you even noticing. And then, the acceleration.

His first ton—120 vs West Indies in 2016—was followed by two more in the same series. A hat-trick of hundreds in just his sixth, seventh, and eighth games. Suddenly, Pakistan had a new star.

And he never stopped.

ODI Century Tracker

His 158 against England remains a fan favorite. It wasn’t about brute force—it was about structure. About building an innings brick by brick and then unleashing when the foundation was solid.

T20Is: Calm in the Format of Chaos

T20 is the fast food of cricket. It’s wild. Unpredictable. Instant gratification.

And yet, Babar found a way to slow it down—without ever falling behind.

His 3 centuries in this format are reminders that class still works—even when the boundaries are shorter and the bowlers fiercer.

T20I Century List

His 122 vs South Africa was a chase masterpiece. Pakistan was under pressure, but Babar was unmoved. He paced it perfectly—reminding fans that even in T20, the smartest minds often win.

Full Century Tally

Behind the Numbers: The Mind of Babar Azam

Here’s what fans love about Babar—it’s never about just scoring runs.

It’s how he thinks his way through an innings. He keeps his head still. Rarely does he throw his wicket away. The scoreboard never dictates panic for him.

He’s not just batting. He’s solving a puzzle. Every over. Every bowler.

And somehow, he makes it look easy.

Captaincy and Composure

Babar carried the captaincy burden with grace. From 2020 to late 2024, he led Pakistan in all three formats. There were highs—like the T20 World Cup semifinal run—and lows, like the World Cup exit in 2023.

But even when the results didn’t favor him, his leadership style remained calm, focused, and thoughtful. He wasn’t about chest-thumping. He was about quiet confidence.

And after stepping down, he did what true leaders do—he led from the front with his bat.

Franchise Career

In the Pakistan Super League, Babar has been a rock. As captain, opener, anchor, finisher—whatever the team needed, he delivered.

He’s also impressed in the BPL and CPL, showing the world that his technique travels well.

Kids in Karachi and Kolkata alike try to mimic his stance.His pull shot. The flick off his pads. A cover drive to admire.

He’s a global icon—even without the glitz.

What Comes Next?

Babar is only 30. The road ahead is long, and the goals are plenty.

• Break Saeed Anwar’s ODI century record? Nearly there.
  
• Cross 10,000 ODI runs? A matter of time.
  
• Lead Pakistan to another ICC final? Don’t count it out.
  
• Become one of the top 10 run-scorers in the world? Why not?

But no matter what comes next, he’s already secured something bigger than records—respect.

A Quiet Giant in a Noisy Game

In an age where loud personalities dominate headlines, Babar Azam is the outlier.

He doesn’t scream into the camera. Nor does he bait opponents. Punching the air after a boundary isn’t his style either.

He just bats. And bats. And bats.

With elegance. He plays with honesty. And he competes with heart.

31 centuries later, he’s not just a modern great. He’s a reminder that class still matters.

And that in cricket—as in life—sometimes the softest voices leave the loudest echoes.

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