Pakistan’s cricket team is undoubtedly the toughest in the modern age. The Men in Green are one of just a few teams in history to have won all three white-ball ICC trophies. They won the ODI World Cup in 1992, followed by the T20 World Cup in 2009, and the Champions Trophy in 2017.
Pakistan has always been regarded for producing some of the world’s fastest bowlers. They do, however, boast some of the top batsmen in the game, with Babar Azam being one of the best. An Asian team must have a formidable batting lineup. Notably, Pakistan is one of just four countries with a one-day international double centurion.
Fakhar Zaman (193 runs) vs South Africa in Johannesburg
For Pakistan, Fakhar Zaman has two of the three highest scores. On a losing track, nonetheless, he earned his second-highest score. In Johannesburg, it was the second game of a three-match ODI series. South Africa amassed an enormous total of 341/6 in their 50 overs while batting first. Temba Bavuma, the captain, scored the most with 92 runs in that innings, with four batters reaching their fifties. It was a formidable mark to pursue, as even Pakistan could only manage 120 runs after losing five wickets.
The Men in Green did, in fact, keep losing wickets at one end. Conversely, it was a one-man performance featuring Fakhar Zaman, who celebrated his 50th, 100th, and 150th birthday. He was unfortunate to be run out while he was in position to score a double century. With 18 fours and 10 sixes in his 193 runs off 155 balls, Pakistan completely lost the plot and lost by just 17 runs.
Saeed Anwar (194 runs) against India at Chennai
Saeed Anwar has been the top player for the best individual score in One-Day International cricket for nearly a decade. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the sixth Pepsi Independence Cup match played in Chennai. But Saeed Anwar, the devastating opener, smashed a lot of records that day. He was determined to hit every ball when he first came to bat and remained so for the duration of his innings.
In their 50 overs, Pakistan scored a massive 327/5. Anwar scored 194 runs off just 146 balls, including 22 fours and five sixes, all by himself. Back then, it was the highest score ever recorded by a hitter. India batted brilliantly in response as well. Even though Rahul Dravid (107) hit a century, they ultimately failed to reach the mark by 35 runs. India was dismissed for 292 runs.
Fakhar Zaman (210* runs) versus Zimbabwe (only Pakistani double century in ODI One-Day Internationals)
double century for Pakistan in ODI cricket) Against Zimbabwe, Fakhar Zaman scored Pakistan’s first and only ODI double century. It was the fourth game of the two teams’ five-match series. After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bat first, and that proved to be a record-breaking move. A record opening partnership of 304 runs was added by both openers. Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed after scoring 113 runs. But Fakhar continued to score runs.
Then, he and Asif Ali (50) added an undefeated partnership of 95 runs off just 48 balls to assist his team achieve the enormous target of 399/1. Later on, Fakhar himself became the first player from Pakistan to score two centuries. Using 156 balls, he scored 210, scoring 24 fours and five maximums. Zimbabwe lost the match by 244 runs after being bowled out for just 155 in 42.4 overs.
List of Highest Individual ODI Score for Pakistan
Players | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Against | Venue | Date |
Fakhar Zaman | 210* | 156 | 24 | 4 | Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | 20 Jul 2018 |
Saeed Anwar | 194 | 146 | 22 | 5 | India | Chennai | 21 May 1997 |
Fakhar Zaman | 193 | 155 | 18 | 10 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 4 Apr 2021 |
Fakhar Zaman | 180* | 129 | 17 | 5 | New Zealand | Rawalpindi | 29 Apr 2023 |
Imran Nazir | 160 | 121 | 14 | 8 | Zimbabwe | Kingston | 21 Mar 2007 |
Babar Azam | 158 | 139 | 14 | 4 | England | Birmingham | 13 Jul 2021 |
Sharjeel Khan | 152 | 86 | 16 | 9 | Ireland | Dublin[ Malahide] | 18 Aug 2016 |
Imam-ul- Haq | 151 | 131 | 16 | 1 | England | Bristol | 14 May 2019 |
Babar Azam | 151 | 131 | 14 | 4 | Nepal | Multan | 30 Aug 2023 |
Yonus Khan | 144 | 122 | 8 | 3 | Hong Kong | Colombo [SSC] | 18 Jul 2004 |
Shoaib Malik | 143 | 127 | 12 | 1 | India | Colombo [RPS] | 25 Jul 2004 |
Yousuf Youhana | 141* | 147 | 13 | 3 | Zimbabwe | Bulawayo | 23 Nov 2002 |