AZHAR ALI

Azhar Ali – profile, career and stats

Azhar Ali is a former Pakistani batter and captain.

Azhar Ali could have been Pakistan’s next great Test batter after Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq had injuries and inconsistent form not found his way.

Azhar Ali was the first-ever batter to score triple century in a day/night Test match. He achieved the feat in 2016 against West Indies.

Ali’s 302 was the highest score in a day/night Test right until 2019 when David Warner scored 335 runs and surpassed his record.

Azhar Ali was part of the team that won the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. He played an important role in Pakistan’s win as an opener and scored 59 runs in the final against India.

Azhar Ali, in 2022, brought his career to an end with a final Test against England at home.

When and where was Azhar Ali born?

February 19, 1985, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

Who is the wife of Azhar Ali?

Naila Azhar is the wife of Azhar Ali.

When did Azhar Ali play his first international match?

Azhar Ali played his first Test in 2010 against Australia and the next year he played his first ODI against Ireland.

When did Azhar Ali play his last international match?

Azhar Ali played his last ODI in 2018 against New Zealand. He played his last Test against England in 2022.

How many Tests did Azhar Ali play and how many runs did he score in them?

Azhar Ali played 97 Tests for Pakistan and he scored 7,142 runs at an average of 42.26 with 19 centuries and 35 fifties.

How many ODIs did Azhar Ali play and how many runs did he score in them?

Azhar Ali played 53 ODIs and he scored 1.845 runs in them at an average of 36.90 with three centuries and 12 fifties.

When was Azhar Ali made captain of Pakistan’s ODI team?

Azhar Ali was made captain of Pakistan’s ODI team in 2015 when Misbah-ul-Haq retired. 

When was Azhar Ali made captain of Pakistan’s Test team?

Azhar Ali was made captain in 2019 of Pakistan’s Test team and was removed almost a year later.

Who is the favourite cricketer of Azhar Ali?

Inzamam-ul-Haq.

Which batter from the past Azhar Ali would have liked to bat with?

Inzamam-ul-Haq.

Which pacer was the toughest to face for Azhar Ali?

James Anderson.

Which spinner was the toughest to face for Azhar Ali?

Rangana Herath.