Babar's centuries by format
19 ODI, 9 Test, 3 T20I
Total 31 as of 2026.
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Can Babar Azam Score 100 International Centuries?
Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international centuries seemed impossible. Then he did it. Can Babar Azam be next?
No, Babar Azam cannot score 100 international centuries. He has 31 at age 31. Reaching 100 would require 69 more centuries in 6-8 years. No batter in history has scored that fast.
Quick Answer
No. Babar would need 69 more centuries at age 31. Even Sachin only scored 52 centuries after turning 31. The math makes 100 impossible for Babar.
Sachin's centuries by format
49 ODI, 51 Test
Total 100 exactly.
Verdict
No
Can Babar Azam score 100 centuries?
Babar Azam cannot reach 100 international centuries. He started too late and does not score centuries fast enough. Even Sachin could not have done it starting at Babar's age.
What supports this verdict
- The available evidence does not prove the claim.
- The stronger arguments point away from a confident yes.
What weakens this verdict
- Some isolated evidence may still support the opposite side.
- Fan perception and short-term form can complicate the final reading.
Where does Babar stand right now?
As of 2026, Babar Azam has 31 international centuries: 19 in ODIs, 9 in Tests, and 3 in T20Is.
He is 31 years old. Most batters decline after 35. He has maybe 6-8 years of top-level cricket left.
To reach 100 centuries, he needs 69 more. That means scoring 9-11 centuries every year until age 38-39.
His best year ever was 2019 with 5 centuries across formats. He has never scored more than 5 in a calendar year.
The math makes it impossible
Let us be optimistic. Suppose Babar plays until age 39. That is 8 more years.
He needs 69 centuries. That is 8.6 centuries per year.
His career average is 3-4 centuries per year. His best is 5.
Even at double his best rate (10 per year), he would need 7 straight years of peak performance with no decline.
No batter in cricket history has scored 10 centuries in a year. Ever. Not Sachin. Not Kohli. Not Viv Richards.
Analyst Comparison
Sachin Tendulkar's 100 century journey
| Age | Sachin's Centuries | Babar's Centuries | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| 30 | 48 | 31 | 17 |
| 35 | 75 | Projected 40-45 | 30-35 |
| 40 | 100 | Projected 45-50 | 50-55 |
Why Sachin succeeded where others failed
Sachin Tendulkar debuted at 16. He had a 24-year career. That longevity is almost impossible to replicate.
He scored 51 Test centuries and 49 ODI centuries. He was elite in both formats for two decades.
Babar debuted at 20. He is already 31. He has lost 4 prime years compared to Sachin.
Also, Sachin played 200 Tests and 463 ODIs. Babar will likely play 100 Tests and 250 ODIs maximum. Fewer matches, fewer chances.
Evidence Scorecard
What evidence shows Babar cannot reach 100 centuries?
Here are the numbers:
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5
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Babar has 31 centuries at age 31. Sachin had 48 at same age
Career Record
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Babar's best year: 5 centuries. He needs 9-11 per year
Statistics
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Pakistan plays fewer matches per year than India did in Sachin's era
Match Performance
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Babar averages a century every 12-14 innings. He would need one every 5-6 innings
Statistics
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No batter in history has scored 10+ centuries in a calendar year
Career Record
Reality
100 centuries is Sachin's alone
Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international centuries is the most untouchable record in cricket. Not Kohli. Not Babar. No one will break it. The game does not have enough matches anymore.
Key Reference Points
Why Babar cannot reach 100 centuries
He started at 20
not 16. Lost 4 prime years.
His best year is 5 centuries. He needs 9-11 per year.
Pakistan plays fewer matches than India did.
He has 31 at 31. Sachin had 48 at same age.
Modern players rarely play past 38.
Even Kohli with 80 centuries will not reach 100.
Verdict
The bottom line
Babar Azam will not score 100 international centuries. No active player will. Sachin Tendulkar's record is safe forever. Babar will likely finish with 45-55 centuries, which is still an incredible career.
FAQs
How many centuries does Babar Azam have?
31 international centuries as of 2026 (19 ODI, 9 Test, 3 T20I).
Who has 100 centuries?
Only Sachin Tendulkar. 49 ODI and 51 Test centuries.
Can Virat Kohli reach 100 centuries?
Kohli has 80. He needs 20 more at age 37. Unlikely but more possible than Babar.
How many centuries will Babar finish with?
Projection: 45-55 centuries. Elite but not 100.
More FAQs
How many centuries does Babar Azam have?
31 international centuries as of 2026 (19 ODI, 9 Test, 3 T20I).
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