Misbah-ul-Haq completes 5,000 ODI runs during Pakistan vs South Africa ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match

Misbah-ul-Haq on Saturday became the 12th cricketer in Pakistan history to complete 5,000 runs.

Misbah-ul-Haq on Saturday became the 12th cricketer in Pakistan history to complete 5,000 runs in One-Day International (ODI) cricket, during ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match against South Africa at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday. LIVE CRICKET UPDATES AND COMMENTARY: Pakistan vs South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

The 40-year-old brought up his 5,000 runs in the 50-over format in his 160th match, but unfortunately, the right-handed batsman ha snot yet scored a century in this format. LIVE CRICKET BALL-BY-BALL COMMENTARY AND SCORE UPDATES: Pakistan vs South Africa in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Misbah has played 160 matches so far and has had a healthy run rate in excess of 43 in ODI cricket. The right-handed batsman has a highest score of 96 not out and as many as 41 half-centuries, but not a single century in the format.

According to IANS, Pakistan Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq, who will retire from One-Day Internationals (ODIs) post the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, hopes his retirement will bring in a new era for the country’s cricket in which a young leader will be chosen and given the responsibility to carry it forward. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage

“It’s the time for Pakistan to look forward. If you are going to give captaincy to a youngster, he needs some time to develop a team and develop himself as a captain,” Misbah was quoted as saying by espncricinfo on Friday. “I would really appreciate if the board shows confidence in someone for a long time. That can build stability in your team. It’s time to change and put some responsibility on the shoulders of these youngsters.”

Here’s a list of the 12 Pakistan cricketers who have scored 5,000 or more ODI runs:

** Currently active in international cricket.

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