With the highest batting average for their top 3 hitters among all major cricketing teams, Pakistan has emerged as a dominant force in one-day international cricket since the 2019 ODI World Cup.
For the Men in Green, a strong top order has been built by Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, and the top-ranked ODI batter in the world, Babar Azam. Over the past four years, they have amassed a lot of runs.
The Pakistani top order has been in dazzling form, amassing 14 hundreds in just 24 games with an amazing average of 54.4 runs per innings. Babar Azam has scored seven of these 14 hundreds, Fakhar Zaman has scored five, and Imam-ul-Haq has scored two.
India, who has one of the best batting lineups in the world, has averaged 46.9 runs per innings for its top three hitters since the 2019 World Cup and has scored 14 hundreds in 54 games. Pakistan’s top order is so dominant that even if India’s batting lineup is renowned for its strength and depth, it is nothing compared to it.
The average number of runs scored per innings for South Africa, Australia, and two other significant cricketing nations is 43.4 and 42.3, respectively. Despite having each scored 11 centuries in their respective matches, they are far below Pakistan and India in terms of average.
The Men in Green have been able to score a lot of runs and exert pressure on the opposition thanks to Pakistan’s top 3’s ability to lay down a strong platform.
Pakistan will be seeking to continue their domination in the game’s shortest format as the ODI World Cup is set for later this year. The success of their top order will be essential to their chances, and if they can keep up their good form, Pakistan will be a force to be reckoned with.