Over 81 deliveries — a reasonable sample that reveals clear patterns across TEST cricket, Babar Azam has handled Joe Root with remarkable composure — scoring 52 runs without being dismissed once.
In 81 deliveries faced, Joe Root has not dismissed Babar Azam once. Whether this comes down to technique, temperament, or matchup style, Babar Azam has found a way to survive and score every time these two have met.
Despite Joe Root delivering 70.4% dot balls, Babar Azam has been patient and selective — waiting for the right ball and punishing it, which explains why the overall record still favours the batter so heavily. Babar Azam has hit 9 fours and 0 sixes — with 69% of runs coming from boundaries, the batter has been almost entirely reliant on the big shot rather than rotating the strike.
Although the sample is moderate at 81 balls, the patterns here are worth noting. Babar Azam has handled Joe Root comfortably whenever they have met — a trend that may well continue as the rivalry develops.
Babar Azam has scored 52 runs off 81 balls against Joe Root across TEST cricket without being dismissed once. The strike rate across these deliveries is 64.20.
Joe Root has not dismissed Babar Azam in 81 deliveries faced across TEST cricket. Despite consistent pressure, Babar Azam has negotiated this bowling attack without losing a wicket.
Babar Azam has the clear advantage in this matchup, scoring 52 runs at an average of not out and a strike rate of 64.20. The batter has consistently handled Joe Root's bowling across formats.
Babar Azam has scored at a strike rate of 64.20 against Joe Root across TEST cricket — indicating a cautious approach in this matchup. From 81 deliveries faced, the batter has hit 9 fours and 0 sixes.
Joe Root has delivered 70.4% dot balls against Babar Azam across 81 deliveries — indicating a high pressure rate that has kept the batter quiet. Despite this, Babar Azam has still managed 9 boundaries in the matchup.
Babar Azam has hit 9 fours and 0 sixes off Joe Root's bowling across TEST cricket. Boundaries account for 69% of all runs scored in this matchup — showing the batter prefers to score in boundaries rather than rotate the strike.
This head-to-head record between Babar Azam and Joe Root covers TEST cricket, totalling 81 balls faced. All deliveries are from TEST cricket.