Whenever India meet Pakistan in the international cricket arena there is one eye on the stat gurus.
The two arch-rivals will renew their hostility in the 2023 Asia Cup in Kandy on September 2 and cricket connoisseurs all across the world will have their eyes glued to the action.
Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam will have his eye on breaking yet another record by Virat Kohli when he comes on to bat.
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Which Virat Kohli record can Babar Azam break?
Babar needs only six more runs to become the quickest captain to score 2,000 runs in ODI format.
Kohli is the current record holder, who reached 2000 runs as captain in 36 innings. Babar, on the other hand, has scored 1994 runs in just 30 innings.
His sensational knock of 151 of just 131 deliveries to score his 19th century in the opening match of the Asia Cup 2023 against Nepal in Multan on Wednesday propelled him to become the fastest player to score 19 centuries in just 102 innings, beating South Africa's Hashim Amla who did it in 104 innings.
Kohli is on the third spot in the list followed by AB de Villiers (171) and Chris Gayle (189).
What is the highest individual score by a batsman in Asia Cup history?
The highest individual score in Asia Cup ODI history was by Virat Kohli against arch-rivals Pakistan back in 2012. The Indian batter scored 183 runs in a group stage match against Pakistan.
Kohli's 148-ball 183 ensured that India chased a target of 330 runs in under 48 overs. The Delhi-born batter hit 22 boundaries and just one six in his innings of 183. It is Kohli's highest score in ODIs to date.
How many centuries have Babar Azam scored against India?
Babar Azam is yet to score an ODI hundred against India.
He has played just five matches against India and has scored 158 runs at an average of 31.60 with no half-centuries as well.
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What next for Babar Azam?
Babar Azam will have a point to prove when he next plays against India on September 2 in the Asia Cup. It remains to be seen if he can better his record or once again falls flat on his face against Rohit Sharma & Co.
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