Saeed Anwar is a former Pakistani cricketer and captain of the national Test and ODI teams. An opening batsman who played international cricket between 1989 and 2003, he is considered one of the greatest openers Pakistan has ever produced and one of the finest batsmen of his generation.
Known for his graceful stroke play and ability to dominate world-class bowlers, Anwar combined elegance with power, making him a fan favorite and a consistent match-winner throughout his career.
Scored 20 centuries in ODIs, the most by any Pakistani batsman in that format.
Played 55 Test matches, scoring 4,052 runs with an average of 45.52, including 11 centuries.
In ODIs, appeared in 247 matches and scored 8,824 runs at an average of 39.21.
Held the world record for the highest individual ODI score (194 vs India at Chennai, 1997) for more than a decade.
Named one of Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 1997.
Saeed Anwar remains one of the brightest cricketing stars to emerge from Karachi. His graceful left-handed batting not only provided Pakistan with a reliable opening option but also gave the city of Karachi a figure to be proud of on the international stage.
Beyond the runs and records, Anwar’s legacy is deeply tied to his impact on Pakistan’s cricket culture. He showed that a batsman from Karachi could lead the national team with dignity and compete against the very best bowlers in the world.
| Format | Matches | Total Runs | Bat Avg. | 100s | 50s | Highest Score | Bowling Eco. | Total Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class | 146 | 10169 | 45.19 | 30 | 51 | 221 | 3.78 | 9 |
| List A | 325 | 11223 | 37.91 | 26 | 54 | 194 | 4.51 | 31 |
| Test | 55 | 4052 | 45.52 | 11 | 25 | 188 | 2.87 | N/A |
| ODI | 247 | 8824 | 39.21 | 20 | 43 | 194 | 4.73 | 6 |
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