Babar Azam joins elite 150-match captaincy club, trails only Imran Khan and Misbah
By leading Pakistan in the second Test against the West Indies, Babar Azam reached 150 matches as captain across all formats, placing him third on the all-time list.
The second Test of the Pakistan-West Indies series gave Babar Azam a landmark moment: his captaincy in that game pushed his total across Tests, ODIs and T20Is to 150 matches. This figure ranks him third on Pakistan's all-time captaincy leaderboard, behind only Imran Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq. Azam's record is heavily weighted toward the shortest format, where he has led in 85 T20Is, the highest for any Pakistani.
In Tests he has captained 22 matches, while his ODI stint covered 43 games before he stepped down. The milestone reflects his continuous leadership since 2020, despite a brief hiatus. It also highlights the enduring legacy of former captains, with Imran Khan still holding the top spot for both Tests and ODIs, and Misbah-ul-Haq leading in Tests. Babar's achievement cements his status as one of Pakistan's most enduring modern leaders.
Why it matters
The record shows Babar Azam's sustained influence on Pakistan cricket and his place among the nation's most experienced captains.
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