Babar Azam Tops Elite List of Test Batters With Another Milestone

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has recorded the highest batting average in Test cricket in 2026 among players with at least 10 innings, finishing ahead of some of the world's leading batters.

Key points

• Pakistan concluded the opening day at 281-5, with debutants Tayyab Arif and Mohammad Taha scoring 57 and 51, respectively.
• Highest Test Batting Averages in 2026 (Minimum 10 Innings).
• The 32-year-old leads the list with an average of 50.55, followed by England's Harry Brook.
• He additionally shared a 69-run partnership with debutant Mohammad Taha before being caught by wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis off Dilshan Madushanka.
• He additionally crossed the 7, 000-run mark in first-class cricket during the match.

In practice, the 32-year-old leads the list with an average of 50.55, followed by England's Harry Brook. This person has scored 558 runs in 12 innings at an average of 46.50. Pakistan Star Batter Joins Abu Dhabi T10 League.

While Australia's Travis Head and England's Joe Root complete the top five with averages of 42.09 and 41.75, respectively, bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim ranks third with an average of 44.16. Highest Test Batting Averages in 2026 (Minimum 10 Innings). Rank Player Country Average. 1 Babar Azam Pakistan 50.55. 2 Harry Brook England 46.50. 3 Mushfiqur Rahim Bangladesh 44.16. 4 Travis Head Australia 42.09. 5 Joe Root England 41.75.

Babar Azam's latest performance came during the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where he scored 50 off 58 balls, including seven boundaries.

He additionally shared a 69-run partnership with debutant Mohammad Taha before being caught by wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis off Dilshan Madushanka. Punjab Govt Transforms Dumping Site into Allama Iqbal Sports Arena.

Although his wait for a century continues, the knock marked his fifth Test half-century of the year. Babar has now gone 41 consecutive Test innings without a hundred, having last reached the milestone against New Zealand in December 2022.

Meanwhile, Pakistan concluded the opening day at 281-5, with debutants Tayyab Arif and Mohammad Taha scoring 57 and 51, respectively. Saud Shakeel remained unbeaten on 57 as bad light brought play to an early close. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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