“There’s no one like him out there.”
Babar Azam returned to the ODI stage with a long-awaited flourish as he scored his 20th century in ODI and 32nd in International cricket against Sri Lanka.
This offered fans a moment they had been craving for more than two years.
The celebrated batter achieved the landmark after a stretch of over eight hundred days and eighty-three international innings.
With this century, he joined Hashim Amla and Virat Kohli on the list of fastest players to reach twenty ODI centuries.
He also matched Saeed Anwar for the most centuries by a Pakistani player.
Supporters reacted immediately and filled social platforms with emotional messages that reflected both relief and admiration.
One user wrote: “There’s no one like him out there.”
A more passionate fan expressed: “After 2.5 years, seeing Babar Azam reach a hundred felt like faith finally exhaling.
“We waited, we defended, we held on. And today he reminded us why.
“It wasn’t just a century; it was the fact that class never leaves. So grateful to witness this moment again.”
Another admirer celebrated the milestone by saying:
“Nobody has more ODI centuries from Pakistan than Babar Azam.”
The praise continued flowing as one user declared: “No better sight in cricket than watching Babar Azam bat.”
Many fans insisted that they never lost faith in him despite the criticism that surrounded his form during the extended dry spell.
The Pakistani hockey team also joined the celebration by posting their support and congratulating him on the achievement.
Musicians Asim Azhar, Talha Anjum and Maanu also shared their excitement.
Asim Azhar wrote: “Crazy that this guy scores a 100 after 2+ years but is still one of the fastest to 20 centuries in ODI history.
“That tells you a lot. Welcome back, Babar Azam. Good win boys!”
Talha Anjum added his own tribute by sharing a picture of Babar with a crown symbol.
The moment the whole cricket world waited for — BABAR AZAM’S 32ND HUNDRED! ??
– This video is going to break the Internet today. ???
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) November 14, 2025
For some supporters, the moment carried deeply personal weight and even represented the end of a long emotional journey through sporting hope.
One netizen shared: “My son is just over two years old. This is his first Babar Azam century in his LIFE.
“Somehow it felt like he would never see the day. This is how powerful number 32 was for me.”
Others elevated the celebration with dramatic language as one user said:
“The Greatest ever comeback in the history of world cricket.”
Babar Azam expressed gratitude afterwards and kept his message simple by posting: “Alhumdulilah. Thank you everyone.”
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