Highest individual score in ODIs for Pakistan

 

Pakistan cricket team is probably the toughest cricket team currently. The men in green are one of the few teams to have won all three white-ball ICC trophies in the history of the game. They won the ODI World Cup in 1992, then became the T20 World Champions in 2009 and also won the Champions Trophy in 2017.

Pakistan has always been known for producing some of the fastest bowlers in the world. But they also have some of the best batsmen in the game and Babar Azam is certainly one of the best. A strong batting line-up is essential for the Asian team. Notably, Pakistan is one of only four countries with a double centurion in one-day internationals.

In this article we will discuss the highest individual scores for Pakistan in ODI cricket.

3. Fakhar Zaman (193 runs) against South Africa in Johannesburg

Fakhar Zaman holds two of the three highest scores for Pakistan. But his second-highest score came in a loss. It was the second match of the three-match ODI series in Johannesburg. Batting first, South Africa post a mammoth total of 341/6 in their 50 overs. Four batsmen scored fifties in that innings with skipper Temba Bavuma top scorer (92). It was a big target to chase and even Pakistan lost their five wickets for just 120 runs.

In fact, the Men in Green were losing wickets at one end. On the other hand, it was a one-man show from Fakhar Zaman who reached his fifty, century and 150. He looked good to collect a double century but got away with it in an unfortunate manner. He made 193 runs off 155 balls with 18 fours and 10 sixes and after his wicket, Pakistan totally lost control and fell short by just 17 runs.

2. Saeed Anwar (194 runs) against India in Chennai

For almost 12 years now, Saeed Anwar has topped the list of highest individual scores in ODI cricket. In the 6th match of the Pepsi Independence Cup against India in Chennai, Pakistan won the toss and batted first. But many records were broken that day by devastating opener Saeed Anwar. He came into bat in the mood to hit every ball and continued to do so throughout his innings.

Pakistan made a total of 327/5 in their 50 overs. Anwar himself played an innings of 194 off just 146 balls with 22 fours and five sixes. It was the highest score by any batsman at the time. In response, India also batted well. Rahul Dravid (107) scored a century but eventually fell 35 runs short of the target. India gave everything for 292 runs.

1. Fakhar Zaman (210 runs) v Zimbabwe (only double century for Pakistan in ODIs) Fakhar Zaman hit the first and only double century for Pakistan in ODI cricket which came against Zimbabwe. This was the fourth game in a five game series between the two. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first and it turned out to be a record breaking decision for them. The two openers added a record opening partnership of 304 runs. Imam-ul-Haq scored 113 runs and got out. But Fakhar kept scoring.

He then added an unbeaten 95-run partnership off just 48 balls with Asif Ali (50*) to help his team reach a massive target of 399/1. Fakhar himself became the first Pakistani to score a double century. He made 210* off 156 balls with 24 fours and five maximums. In response, Zimbabwe were bowled out for just 155 in 42.4 overs to lose the match by 244 runs.

List of highest individual ODI scores for Pakistan

The player runs the ball 4s 6s against the date of the venue

Fakhar Zaman 210* 156 24 4 Zimbabwe Bulawayo 20 Jul 2018

Saeed Anwar 194 146 22 5 India Chennai 21 May 1997

Fakhar Zaman 193 155 18 1010 South Africa Johannesburg 4 April 2021

Fakhar Zaman 180* 129 17 5 New Zealand Rawalpindi 29 Apr 2023

Imran Nazir 160 121 14 8 Zimbabwe Kingston 21 March 2007

Babar Azam 158 139 14 4 England Birmingham 13 Jul 2021

Sharjeel Khan 152 86 16 9 Ireland Dublin (Malahide) 18 August 2016

Imam-ul-Haq 151 131 16 1 England Bristol14. May 2019

Younis Khan 144 122 8 3 Hong Kong Colombo (SSC) 18 July 2004

Shoaib Malik 143 127 12 1 India Colombo (RPS) 25 Jul 2004Yousuf Youhana 141* 147 13 3 Zimbabwe Bulawayo 23 Nov 2002

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List of highest individual ODI scores for Pakistan