- October 28, 2023
The ICC ODI World Cup tournament is in the mid-way. Pakistan as a favorite entered the World Cup and failed to achieve their places in the points table. They have issues in overall all the sectors. They are not lighting up as a team thus they failed to overcome their challenges. So in this article, we focus on the top run-scorers for Pakistan till the 25th match to observe their overall impact in this tournament.
Mohammad Rizwan
Mohammad Rizwan(Photo Source: Getty Images )
Mohammad Rizwan has been the shining star of Pakistan’s batting lineup in the 2023 World Cup. In the five matches he has played, Rizwan has scored 302 runs at an astonishing average of 75.50. His highest score of an unbeaten 131* underlines his ability to play long innings. With a strike rate of 95.87, he has balanced both caution and aggression. Rizwan has notched up one century and one half-century, proving to be the anchor of Pakistan’s innings.
Abdullah Shafique
Abdullah Shafique(Photo Source: Getty Images )
Abdullah Shafique has been a revelation for Pakistan in the World Cup. In his four appearances, he has amassed 255 runs at an impressive average of 63.75. His highest score of 113 showcased his ability to play substantial innings. With a strike rate of 96.95, Shafique has been able to maintain a healthy scoring rate. He has registered one century and two half-centuries, becoming a valuable asset in Pakistan’s batting lineup.
Saud Shakeel
Saud Shakeel(Photo Source: Getty Images )
Saud Shakeel has contributed steadily to Pakistan’s run tally in the 2023 World Cup. In his five outings, he has accumulated 160 runs at an average of 32.00. His highest score of 68 highlighted his ability to hold the innings together. With a strike rate of 101.91, Shakeel has played his role effectively.
Babar Azam
Babar Azam(Photo Source: Getty Images )
Pakistan’s captain and talisman, Babar Azam, has lived up to his reputation as one of the world’s leading batsmen. In the five matches he has played, Babar has contributed 157 runs at an average of 31.40. His highest score of 74 demonstrates his ability to anchor the innings. With a strike rate of 79.69, he has managed to rotate the strike effectively. Babar has registered two half-centuries, and his leadership and presence at the crease remain invaluable for Pakistan.
Imam-ul-Haq
Imam-ul-Haq(Photo Source: Getty Images )
Another consistent performer for Pakistan, Imam-ul-Haq has chipped in with crucial runs in the 2023 World Cup. In the five matches he’s played, Imam has accumulated 150 runs at an average of 30.00. His highest score of 70 illustrates his ability to convert starts into substantial scores. With a strike rate of 92.59, he has maintained a balance between caution and aggression. Imam has recorded one half-century, adding stability to Pakistan’s top order.
Iftikhar Ahmed
Iftikhar Ahmed(Photo Source: Getty Images )
Iftikhar Ahmed, known for his aggressive approach, has played a vital role in the late middle-order for Pakistan. In his five matches, he has scored 101 runs at an impressive strike rate of 140.27. While he’s yet to cross the 50-run mark in this tournament, his ability to accelerate the scoring in the final overs has been crucial for Pakistan.
