Most Runs For Pakistan In ICC ODI Events

Pakistan has produced some of the finest batters in cricket history. Their performances in ICC ODI tournaments, such as the Cricket World Cup and Champions Trophy, have shaped the team’s legacy. Among them, three batters have scored the most runs, showcasing consistency and brilliance on the biggest stage.

Saeed Anwar is Pakistan’s highest run-scorer in ICC ODI events with 1,204 runs.
Javed Miandad follows with 1,083 runs.
Babar Azam recently crossed 1,000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments.
These players have delivered match-winning performances under pressure.

3. Babar Azam – 1,014 Runs

Babar Azam, Pakistan’s modern-day batting star, achieved the milestone of 1,000 runs in ICC ODI tournaments during the 2025 Champions Trophy. His elegant stroke play and ability to handle pressure make him one of the best in world cricket.

Total Matches: 24
ODI World Cup Runs: 794 (17 matches, 52.93 average)
ICC Champions Trophy Runs: 220 (7 matches, 44.00 average)
Centuries/Fifties: 1/8

Babar has been a key player for Pakistan in World Cups, scoring one century and seven half-centuries. His Champions Trophy record is slightly lower, but he remains a dependable batter.

2. Javed Miandad – 1,083 Runs

Javed Miandad, a legendary name in Pakistan cricket, remains one of the country’s highest run-scorers in ICC World Cups. Despite retiring in 1996, his contributions are still unmatched.

Total Matches: 30
ODI World Cup Runs: 1,083 (43.32 average)
Centuries/Fifties: 1/8
Best Tournament: 1992 World Cup (437 runs in 8 matches, 62.42 average)

Miandad played a key role in Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup victory, scoring crucial runs in pressure situations. His five half-centuries in that edition proved his reliability.

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1. Saeed Anwar – 1,204 Runs

Saeed Anwar is Pakistan’s leading run-scorer in ICC ODI tournaments. His ability to dominate bowlers made him one of the most feared openers in world cricket.

Total Matches: 25
ODI World Cup Runs: 915 (21 matches, 53.82 average)
ICC Champions Trophy Runs: 289 (4 matches, 144.50 average)
Centuries/Fifties: 5/4

Anwar’s record in Champions Trophy is exceptional, averaging an astonishing 144.50. His total of 1,204 runs in ICC events makes him Pakistan’s greatest run-getter in these tournaments.

Comparison Table

Player	ICC ODI Runs	Matches	Average	Centuries/Fifties
Saeed Anwar	1,204	25	63.36	5/4
Javed Miandad	1,083	30	43.32	1/8
Babar Azam	1,014	24	50.70	1/8

Pakistan’s cricket history is rich with legendary batters who have performed on the biggest stages. Saeed Anwar, Javed Miandad, and Babar Azam have etched their names in history with their remarkable performances in World Cups and Champions Trophy. Their ability to handle pressure and deliver in crucial moments makes them the backbone of Pakistan’s ODI success.

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