Babar faced tough competition from some of the world's finest batters, but his remarkable performance throughout the championship pushed him forward on the charts
14 June, 2023
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In a closely contested race of skills, Pakistan's skipper, Babar Azam, rose as the standout batter in the recently concluded World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-2023.
With a fantastic average of 69.10 in 20 innings, Babar claimed the top spot for a player batting at the number four position, leaving behind renowned batters like India's Virat Kohli and Australia's Steve Smith.
Babar's remarkable performance throughout the championship pushed him forward on the charts. The 28-year-old displayed his excellence with the bat. He recorded eight fifties and four centuries in the process. As a matter of fact, his composed demeanour made him a formidable force against any bowling attack.
Babar also faced tough competition from some of the world's finest batters. Steve Smith exhibited his class and batted at an average of 55.40 in 30 innings. Smith's altogether scored six fifties and four centuries, lodging his reputation as the master of the game.
England's Joe Root, secured third position with an average of 54.20 in 34 innings. His batting portfolio featured eight fifties and six centuries. The right-handed batsman, stamped two fifties and two centuries to his name at an average of 48.40 in 16 innings.
On the other hand, Kohli, had a passable performance during the championship. Kohli's average of 34.65 per match, with three fifties and a century, placed him at number five in the list.
As the curtains fell on the World Test Championship, Babar came out as the kingpin of consistency. His and others' brilliant batting display depicts the amount of skill that these cricketers bring to the game, setting the stage ablaze for more exciting cricketing battles in the future.
