8. Babar Azam- 120,123, 117
The young right-handed batsman from Pakistan, Babar Azam made his ODI debut on 31st May 2015 against Zimbabwe. He has played so far 43 ODI’s and scored 1848 runs with an average of 51.33, 7 centuries and 7 half centuries.
During the 1st One day international played against West Indies at Sharjah on 30th September 2016, Babar Azam coming at number 3 showed his class with a brilliant 120 off 131 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes. Pakistan posted 284 for 9 in 49 overs. Chasing the target of 285, West Indies were bowled out for 175 in 38.4 overs. Babar Azam was named the man of the match.
In the next ODI match against West Indies played at Sharjah on 2nd October 2016, Babar Azam continued his form with a quickfire 123 off 126 with 9 fours and 1 six. Pakistan posted a massive total of 337 for 5 in 50 overs. Chasing the target of 338 to win, West Indies scored 278 for 7 in 50 overs. Babar Azam was awarded the man of the match for his 123.
His brilliant form continued in the series with a successive 3rd century against West Indies played at Abu Dhabi on 5th October 2016, Babar Azam coming at number 3 made 117 off 106 balls with 8 fours and 1 six. Pakistan posted 308 for 6 in 50 overs. Chasing the target of 309 to win, West Indies were bowled out for 172 in 44 overs. Babar Azam was named a man of the match for his 117.
