Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam He snapped his century drought by hitting an unbeaten ton in the second Odi against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. A highly significant knock came after 807 days and exactly a massive gap 83 shots across all three international formats.
Not only does Babar’s performance intensify Pakistan take a 2-0 series lead It also pushed him to the top of several national and international recording records. The right-handed batsman, Pakistan, chased down the target of 289 with eight wickets in hand. A statistician extraordinaire with an Indian batting legend, his personal phase has been deepened by coincidence Virat Kohliwith the avenue of the century, he made his faith in the New Testament and determination and determination.
807-day drought and the end of Virat Kohli’s fluke
The former Pakistan captain finally found his rhythm after 83 overs and 33 in ODIs, confirming the end of a scoring streak that had stretched to the three-figure mark in international cricket for the first time. This monumental achievement closed a period of study that saw the fruit unable to change starters for more than two years. The century was the first international hundred to score a ton Nepal In the 2023 Asian Cup, agonlaning a period of 807 days without a treble at the highest level.
The significance of the number 83 is reinforced by a modern-day statistical parallel: Kohli’s international century drought from 2019 to 2022 was a full 83 innings before his spell against Afghanistan. This coincidence links the two batting marks in a unique way, highlighting in a big way what both players faced during their dry spells before the break. His unbeaten performance was pivotal in the run chase that successfully sealed Pakistan’s victory and an elusive 2-0 series lead.
Babar Azam’s record-breaking feats and odi superiority
Babar’s century in Rawalpindi was a record-breaking performance that immediately placed him at the top of several national and international ODI lists, a performance at the top of several ODI lists that confirmed his current dominance in the format. But it was his to beat 20th odi toneassociates it with the legendary Saeed Anwar For the most ODI centuries scored by a Pakistani batsman, a record that has only been opened for years. As the century marked his eighth ODI century on Pakistani soil, it was also highly significant for his domestic record and coincided with Muhammad Yousuf The previous tally of seven centuries would hold the record for most home runs.
This consecutive home record underlines Pakistan’s great value and artistry when playing in front of their home crowd, where he averages a magnificent 63.32 home runs. On the international stage, Babar’s pace to the milestone reaffirmed his place as the fastest to play in the 50-over format. Statistics show that he Third fastest Scoring 20 ODI centuries, achieving the feat in it 136 shots.
It is only marginally behind Hashim Amla (108 shots) and kohli (133 shots)placing him in truly truly elite company. In addition, the right side is closer than any other national record held by the senior Inzamma-streat Partnership of the century for Pakistan. Babar now has 40 or more runs in 100 or more ODIS innings, ensuring that he equals INzamam’s all-time record of 41 and secures his second ODI against the Lankans.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
Babar Azam returned to the century scoring form for the first time in 807 days.
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👉 https://t.co/awkz8rgj6l#Expecttheunforged # Bbl15 pic.twitter.com/sfucnli3s6
– sydney sixers (@sixersbbl) November 15, 2025
A Babar Azam 100, always an iconic moment at the ground, hears a deafening roar.#Pakvsl pic.twitter.com/7vxcqfr03j
– Zainab Abbas (@zabbasofficial) November 14, 2025
I never doubted Babar Azam during a bad patch. He never formed, nor did he have the technique. It was a love-hate relationship from the fans, their expectations are always a way for a fan like him. #Babarazam pic.twitter.com/x4l4ufy18r
– Ameer Hamza Asif (@eeerhamzaasif) November 15, 2025
Commenting on the age of King Babar Azam. 😂😂 It was fun, but I’m glad to see him hit a 20th century after a long drought of 535 days. He also equaled Saed Anwar’s record for scoring most centuries for Pakistan. #Babarazam 𓃵 #Jeetkascen #Pakvsl pic.twitter.com/tjvbyhx8pe
– Niaz Hussain (@niaz143nh) November 14, 2025
Babar 100 Martyrs in Makkah pic.twitter.com/t8shawdg73
– yes! (@bobataesh0p) November 14, 2025
Babar Azam copied Kohli’s celebration after ending his century drought pic.twitter.com/ytuy11nw1d
– Yang Goi (@gongr1ght) November 14, 2025
How happy and proud one is looking for Rizwan’s baby. What a picture ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ohshsjkfyx
– Ayan (@Oneokracover) November 14, 2025
Salman Ali Agha’s Instagram story Story for Babar Azam pic.twitter.com/wn77klhwih
– Pakistan Cricket Team USA FC (@doctorofcricket) November 14, 2025
Century for Babar Azam.
– Abdullah (@michaelscottfc) November 14, 2025
This post is only allowed for King Babar Azam fans. pic.twitter.com/x81qcrjfbr
– Shahjahan (@shahjahanba56) November 14, 2025
