Cricket is one of the most popular sports in Pakistan, and the country has produced some of the greatest players in the game's history. With the advent of One Day International (ODI) cricket, Pakistan has showcased its talent on the world stage. It is interesting to look back at the top 10 Pakistani batters who have scored the most runs in ODI cricket. These players have contributed significantly to the team’s success and have established themselves as some of the best in the world. In this article, we will explore the top 10 most run scorers for Pakistan in ODIs in 2022 and celebrate the achievements of these remarkable cricketers.
1. Babar Azam
Babar Azam is one of the most prominent cricketers in Pakistan. He has played for his country since 2011 and has been an integral part of their team ever since. In 2022, he scored 679 runs at an average of 84.87 with three centuries and five fifties to his name. This was enough to earn the number one spot on this list!
2. Imam-ul-haq
With 2 centuries and 4 half-centuries to his name in 2022, Imam-ul-haq stands in the second position iof this list of high scorers. He scored 505 runs in 8 innings with an average of 72.14. His highest score during this calendar year was 106 runs against Australia.
3. Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar Zaman is known for his explosive batting at the top of the order. He holds the record for the fastest century in an ICC tournament final. In the year 2022, he scored 303 runs in 9 innings with an average of 86.07. He registered one century, scoring 109 runs, and another half-century.
4. Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan currently serves as the team's wicketkeeper and captain in the T20I format. He is known for his consistent performances with the bat and gloves. In 2022, he scored 201 runs, with the highest score of 69*. He averaged 33.50 and scored a total of two half-centuries in 7 innings.
5. Khushdil Shah
Khushdil Shah is known for his hard-hitting abilities in the middle order. He managed to score 166 runs in 7 innings of 9 matches. He played with a strike rate of 102.46 runs and averaged 33.20.
6. Shadab Khan
Shadab Khan, the all-rounder known for his leg-spin bowling and aggressive batting in the lower order, has also served as the team's T20I vice-captain. He scored a total of 162 runs in 2022. His highest score was 86 runs. He played with an astonishing strike rate of 118.24 and averaged 54 in just 4 innings of 5 matches.
7. Agha Salman
Agha Salman is known for his batting skills in the middle order. He has experience of playing in various Pakistani domestic teams and the Bangladesh Premier League. He scored 101 runs with an average of 101 remaining not out in 2 out of the 3 innings he batted. He was striking the ball will a strike rate of 108.6 and had the highest score of 50*. He is the last batter on the team who was able to score more than 100 runs in 2022.
8. Mohammad Nawaz
Mohammad Nawaz is a versatile all-rounder who has made a name for himself as a left-arm spin bowler and a reliable lower-order batsman. He scored 50 runs in 2022, with the highest score of 27 in 5 innings.
9. Mohammad Wasim
Mohammad Wasim is the young all-rounder of the Pakistani team. He scored 34 runs in 2022, with the highest score of 17*. He remained not out in one out of the four appearances that he made with the bat. His strike rate was as high as 97.14.
10. Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a rising star of Pakistani cricket known primarily for his left-arm pace bowling. However, in 2022, Shaheen managed to score enough runs to make it to the list of top 10 run-getters in ODIs. He scored 15 runs in 6 balls in the only inning he played, remaining not-out at the end.
