In the Asia Cup 2025 match against the VAE” Fakhar Zaman achieved an important career pile by surpassing the 6000-run mark in international cricket. This achievement confirmed its place as only the fourth left -handed Slagistan from Pakistan to achieve this remarkable performance over all three formats (tests, odis and T20Is).
Since his debut in 2017, Zaman has been a support pillar at the top of the order, known for its explosive and aggressive batting style. He joins an elite list of Pakistani left-handed legends that have collected more than 6,000 international runs, a group that includes the iconic Saeed Anwar. This milestone is proof of his consistency and the ability to deliver impactful performance, building on other remarkable performance in his career, such as the first Pakistani who scored a double century in ODIs.
5 left -handed Pakistani batters who have scored the most international runs
1. Saeed Anwar (12,876 runs)
Anwar is a real icon of Pakistani cricket and their most successful left -handed Slagman. During a career from 1989 to 2003 he was a stylish and elegant opener, known for his beautiful timing and wrist shot. He excelled in both sizes and collected 4,052 runs in 55 test competitions on an average of 45.52, including 11 centuries. In one -day internationals he was a dominant force and scored 8,824 points in 247 games with an average of 39.21 and a success rate of 80.67. He kept famous the world record for the highest individual ODI score with his breathtaking 194 against India in 1997. His 20 ODI centuries are proof of his class and consistency.
2. Aamer Sohail (7,603 runs)
An aggressive and combative opener, Aamer Sohail was an important player for Pakistan from 1990 to 2000. He was a crucial member of the World Cup winning team of 1992 and known for his fierce partnerships with Anwar. In 47 test competitions he scored 2,823 points on an average of 35.29, with a highest score of 205. In 156 ODIs he made 4,780 runs on an average of 31.87. In general, he registered a combined total of 10 centuries and 44 half center in his international career in his international career.
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3. Wasim Akram (6,615 runs)
Known as the Sultan of Swing, ” Wasim Akram Is one of the biggest fast bowlers of all time, but his contributions with the bat were also important. A dangerous batery of lower order, he played from 1984 to 2003. He scored 2,898 points in 104 test competitions, including a stunning highest score of 257 Not Out, which remains a world record for a number eight batter. In Odis he added another 3,717 runs of 356 games. His career -batting count comprises 3 centuries and 13 fifties, often scored at a crucial moment to change the momentum of a game.
4. Fakhar Zaman (6,037 runs)
Fakhar is an explosive left-handed opener who has been constantly present in the Pakistan line-up since his debut in 2017. He became famous with a match-winning century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final against India. A player who is known for his high success rate, he is the first and only Pakistani who scores a double century in ODIs, not a remarkable knock of 210. In his international career so far, he has collected 6,037 runs, including 11 centuries and 32 half centuries, which show his ability to quickly offer the team.
5. Salman Butt (5,209 runs)
A technically solid and compact opening fittings, Salman ButtThe career from 2003 to 2010 he included a consistent performer at the top of the order, especially in ODI Cricket. He played 33 test matches and scored 1,889 runs on an average of 30.47 with 3 centuries. In 78 ODIs he made 2,725 runs on an impressive average of 36.82, with 8 centuries. In general, he scored a total of 11 centuries and 27 half-centures in his international career before it was tragically demolished.
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