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Misbah ul-Haq gets most runs by a Pakistani captain in Tests

Misbah ul-Haq went past Imran Khan's record of 2408 runs, to establish the record.

Misbah ul Haq formed an impressive 4th wicket partnership with Younis Khan © Getty Images
Misbah ul Haq formed an impressive 4th wicket partnership with Younis Khan © Getty Images

Oct 31, 2014

Pakistan captain Misbah ul-Haq completed most runs scored by a Pakistani captain in Tests, during his team’s second Test match against Australia at Abu Dhabi. Misbah ul-Haq went past Imran Khan’s record of 2408 runs, to establish the record. Misbah was unbeaten on 70 at the time this report was prepared.

Players Matches Runs
Misbah ul Haq 31 2419
Imran Khan 48 2408
Inzamam ul-Haq 31 2397
Javed Miandad 34 2354
Saleem Malik 12 1047

In the Test, Pakistan were 448 for the loss of 3 wickets, and Younis Khan and Azhar Ali had both reached their centuries. Younis had completed his third consecutive century of the series and looked comfortable.

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