Babar Azam Milestone: Ending a Two-Year Century Drought with Record-Breaking Brilliance
Babar Azam is back. On November 14, 2025, he scored his 20th ODI century against Sri Lanka. This knock ended an 807-day century drought. Moreover, it helped him equal Saeed Anwar’s Pakistan record. Pakistan won by 6 wickets and took a 2-0 series lead.
The Century: A Masterclass in Rawalpindi
Babar Azam walked in early. Sri Lanka had posted 289. He built a solid 112-run stand with Mohammad Rizwan. Then, he took charge. In the 48th over, he pulled Pramod Madushan for a single. Century number 20 was complete. He finished with 102 off 119 balls* — 8 fours.
Fun fact: Babar reached 20 ODI tons in just 136 innings — third-fastest ever.
Why This Century Matters
- Equals Saeed Anwar (20 tons in 244 innings)
- Ends 84-innings century drought
- Third-fastest to 20 ODI tons (behind Amla & Kohli)
- 32nd international hundred (20 ODI, 9 Test, 3 T20I)
Fans went wild. Posts with “Alhumdulillah!” got 41K likes and 5K reposts. Babar said:
“It’s a dream. Hard work and faith paid off.”
What’s Next for Babar?
The series decider is on November 16. A win seals a 3-0 whitewash. Also, whispers of T20I recall grow louder. The 2026 T20 World Cup is coming. And Babar? He’s only 31.
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