Pakistan has a long and successful history in Test cricket, with several talented cricketers representing the country at the highest level. These are just a few examples of the many talented Test cricketers who have represented Pakistan over the years. Pakistan has a rich cricketing tradition and continues to produce quality cricketers who compete at the highest levels of the game. In this article, we discussed the top 5 Pakistan test cricketers who scored the most test runs for Pakistan in test cricket history.
Most Test runs for Pakistan:
Here is the list of who scored the most runs for Pakistan in Test Cricket.
- Younis Khan
- Javed Miandad
- Inzamam ul Haq
- Mohammad Yousuf
- Azhar Ali
1. Younis Khan:
Younis Khan is a former captain of the Pakistan Test team. He is the highest run-scorer for Pakistan in Test cricket and the first Pakistani batsman to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket. He made his Test debut on 26 February 2000 against Sri Lanka. In Test cricket, Younis played 118 matches for Pakistan and scored 10,099 runs at an impressive average of 52.05. Younis has Scored 34 centuries and 33 half-centuries. Khan is also the first Pakistani cricketer to score a triple century in Test cricket.
Younis Khan is the only Test cricketer in the world to have scored a century against all 11 Test nations. As of April 2013, Younis is the 13th batsman in Test cricket history to score 10,000 runs. He is the second-fastest Pakistani player to score 4000 Test runs in terms of innings. Younis is the second cricketer in the world to score three consecutive centuries against Australia. He is the first Test batsman to score 5 centuries in the fourth innings of a Test match. Younis Khan is the 12th batsman to score 30 centuries in Test cricket.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of Pakistani cricket and one of the greatest Test cricketers of all time.
2. Javid Miandad:
Javid Miandad is the second-highest run-scorer for Pakistan in Test cricket. Miandad is a cricket coach, commentator, and former captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team. He made his Test debut for Pakistan in 1976 and represented the team in a total of 124 Test matches and scored 8,832 runs at an average of 52.57 with 23 centuries and 43 fifties. Miandad was known for his aggressive style and ability to consistently score runs under pressure.
He is also the youngest player to score a century on a Test debut and the youngest player to score a double century. Miandad is the second young batsman to score 1000 Test runs behind Kapil Dev. He is the only Pakistani to score the fastest 2000 runs in Test cricket. Miandad has the highest batting average (52.57) for Pakistan in Test cricket. Miandad is also known for his memorable last-ball six against India in 1986, which helped Pakistan win the match and earned him the title “King of the Last Ball”.
3. Inzamam ul Haq:
Inzamam-ul-Haq is the third-highest Test run-scorer for Pakistan. Inzamam made his debut for Pakistan in 1992 against England and soon set up himself as a key player for the team. In Test cricket, he scored 8839 runs at an average of 50.16 with the help of 25 centuries and 46 fifties. He was known for his solid technique, strong mental approach, and ability to score runs in all conditions.
Among Pakistani batsmen, Inzamam is the only one to score 20,000 runs in international cricket. Inzamam is the 5th player to score a century in his 100th Test. He is the only cricketer in the world to score 9 consecutive fifties in England against England.
As Imran Khan once said, “Inzamam is the most effective batsman in the world against pacers.”. After his retirement from cricket, Inzamam worked as a coach and mentor for various teams and worked as a commentator.
Also read: Most Test Runs for England in Test Cricket History
4. Mohammad Yousaf:
Muhammad Yousuf is a former Pakistani cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm medium bowler who played for the Pakistan national team from 1998 to 2010. Yusuf made his Test debut for Pakistan in 1998 against South Africa and played 90 Test matches. Yusuf scored 7530 runs in Test cricket at an average of 52.29, including 24 centuries and 33 fifties. He has the second-highest batting average (52.29) for Pakistan in Test cricket.
Yusuf is the only cricketer to score 1788 runs in a year at an average of around 100. This is still a world record in the history of Test cricket. In 2006, Yousuf scored nine Test centuries in a single year, which is a world record. Moreover, Yusuf equaled former Australian batsman Donald Bradman’s record by scoring six centuries in consecutive Tests.
5. Azhar Ali:
Azhar Ali is a former Pakistani cricketer and former captain of the Pakistan national team in Test cricket. He is a right-handed batsman and made his debut for Pakistan against Australia at Lord’s in 2010.
Azhar Ali is the first cricketer to score a century, double century, and triple century in a day and night test match. Azhar is the only player to score a triple-century in UAE. His double century in the second Test in Melbourne is the highest Test score by a Pakistani player in Australia. In Test cricket, he played 97 matches and scored 7142 runs at an average of 42.26, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties.
Most Runs in Test for Pakistan:
| Player | Matches | Runs | Average | HS | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Younis Khan | 118 | 10099 | 52.05 | 313 | 34 | 33 |
| Javid Miandad | 124 | 8832 | 52.57 | 280* | 23 | 43 |
| Inzamam ul Haq | 119 | 8839 | 50.16 | 329 | 25 | 46 |
| Mohammad Yousuf | 90 | 7530 | 52.29 | 223 | 24 | 33 |
| Azhar Ali | 97 | 7142 | 42.26 | 302* | 19 | 35 |
| Saleem Malik | 103 | 5768 | 43.69 | 237 | 15 | 29 |
| Misbah ul Haq | 75 | 5222 | 46.62 | 161 | 10 | 39 |
| Zaheer Abbas | 78 | 5062 | 44.79 | 274 | 12 | 20 |
| Asad Shafiq | 77 | 4660 | 38.19 | 137 | 12 | 27 |
| Mudassar Nazar | 76 | 4114 | 38.09 | 231 | 10 | 17 |
| Saeed Anwar | 55 | 4052 | 45.52 | 188* | 11 | 25 |
| Majid Khan | 63 | 3931 | 38.92 | 167 | 8 | 19 |
| Hanif Mohammad | 55 | 3915 | 43.98 | 337 | 12 | 15 |
| Imran Khan | 88 | 3807 | 37.69 | 136 | 6 | 18 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 55 | 3652 | 37.64 | 224 | 10 | 12 |
| Mushtaq Mohammad | 57 | 3643 | 39.17 | 201 | 10 | 19 |
| Asif Iqbal | 58 | 3575 | 38.85 | 175 | 11 | 12 |
| Babar Azam | 45 | 3470 | 48.19 | 196 | 8 | 26 |
| Ijaz Ahmed | 60 | 3315 | 37.67 | 211 | 12 | 12 |
| Saeed Ahmed | 41 | 2991 | 40.41 | 172 | 5 | 16 |
| Taufeeq Umar | 44 | 2963 | 37.98 | 236 | 7 | 14 |
| Wasim Akram | 104 | 2898 | 22.64 | 257* | 3 | 7 |
| Ramiz Raja | 57 | 2833 | 31.83 | 122 | 2 | 22 |
| Aamer Sohail | 47 | 2823 | 35.28 | 205 | 5 | 13 |
| Wasim Raja | 57 | 2821 | 36.16 | 125 | 4 | 18 |
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Conclusion:
Pakistan has had a proud history of achievement in the world of cricket and their most test runs are a testament to that. From legends like Younis Khan to Babar Azam, Pakistan’s batsmen have consistently proven themselves on the international stage. With such an impressive tally of test runs, it’s no surprise that Pakistan is still one of the top contenders for many ICC tournaments and series. We look forward to seeing what feats are achieved by Pakistani Test cricketers in the upcoming years.
Questions
What is the Pakistan highest score in test match?
In 2009 Pakistan scored 765/6d against Srilanka in Karachi. It is the highest score by Pakistan in a test match.
Who is the Batsman to score the most runs in the test for Pakistan?
Younis Khan is the Leading run scorer in test for Pakistan. In Test cricket, Younis played 118 matches for Pakistan and scored 10,099 runs at an impressive average of 52.05. Younis has Scored 34 centuries and 33 half-centuries. Khan is also the first Pakistani cricketer to score a triple century in Test cricket.