In Asia Cup 2025 Match against UAE, Fakhar Zaman Got an important career milestone by crossing the 6,000 run mark in international cricket. This achievement strengthened his place from Pakistan as just the fourth left -handed batsman, which was to reach this remarkable achievement in all three formats (tests, Odis and T20I).
Since its debut in 2017, the top of Zaman has been a mainstay at the top of the order, known for his explosive and aggressive batting style. He joined an elite list of Pakistani left -arm legends who have submitted more than 6,000 international runs, a group that includes iconic Saeed AnwarThis milestone is a will for their stability and ability to give effective performance, which produce other notable achievements in their careers, such as being the first Pakistani to score a dual century in Odis.
5 left -handed Pakistan batsman who has scored the most international runs
1. Saeed Anwar (12,876 runs)
Anwar is a true icon of Pakistani cricket and is his most successful left -handed batsman. During a career from 1989 to 2003, he was a stylish and elegant opener who was famous for his best time and wrist shots. He excelled in both formats, scoring 4,052 runs in 55 Test matches of 45.52, including 11 centuries. In one -day international, he was a major force, scoring 8,824 runs in 247 matches with an average of 39.21 and a strike rate of 80.67. He held a world record for the highest individual ODI score with his breathtaking 194 against India in 1997. Their 20 ODIs are a will for their classroom and stability.
2. Amer Sohail (7,603 runs)
An aggressive and combative opener, Amer Sohail Was a prominent player for Pakistan from 1990 to 2000. He was an important member of the 1992 World Cup winning team and was known for his fierce partnership with Anwar. In 47 Tests, he scored 2,823 runs at an average of 35.29, with the highest score of 205. In 156 Odis, he scored 4,780 runs at an average of 31.87. Overall, he recorded a total of 10 centuries and 44 half -centuries in his international career.
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3. Wasim Akram (6,615 runs)
Known as ‘Sultan of Swing’, Wasim Akram One of the biggest fast bowlers of all time, but his contribution with the bat was also important. A dangerous lower-order batter, he was played from 1984 to 2003. He scored 2,898 runs in 104 Tests, including a surprising highest score of 257 Not Out, which remains a world record for a number eight batsman. In Odis, he added one and 3,717 runs from 356 matches. Their career batting tally includes 3 centuries and 13 half -centuries, often scored at a significant turn to change the speed of a game.
4. Fakhar Zaman (6,037 runs)
Fakhar is an explosive left -handed opener who has been a continuous appearance in the Pakistan lineup since his debut in 2017. He woke up for fame with the winning centenary. ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Final against India. A player who is known for his high strike rate is the first to score a dual century in Odis and the only Pakistani, a notable knock of 210 knots. So far in his international career, he has scored 6,037 runs including 11 centuries and 32 half -centuries, showing his ability to start fast for the team.
5. Salman Butt (5,209 runs)
A technical sound and compact opening batsman, Salman ButtCareer made from 2003 to 2010. He played 33 Test matches, scoring 1,889 runs at an average of 30.47 with 3 centuries. In 78 Odis, he scored 2,725 runs at an impressive average of 36.82 with 8 centuries. Overall, he scored a total of 11 centuries and 27 half -centuries in his international career, before it was tragically reduced.
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