10 ODI records that may never be broken

3. Misbah-ul-Haq’s most runs in a career without scoring a century (5122 runs)

When Inzamam-ul-Haq bid adieu to international cricket after the 2007 Cricket World Cup, Pakistan was looking for a batsman who could fill his shoes. Although it was a tough ask, Misbah-ul-Haq was successful to establish himself as the batsman who could anchor the inning. Misbah was always considered as a batsman who remained cool and calm during tense situations. But, unfortunately, he holds the record of most runs in a career without scoring a century.

Misbah has represented Pakistan in 162 ODI matches and has a healthy average of 43.41. Being a middle-order batsman, his tally of 5122 runs is impressive. But the only column that remains blank is the number of centuries in international cricket. Yes, you read it right! Misbah has never scored a century in the limited-overs format. He was unlucky enough to become the owner of this record.

Throughout his career, he has remained not out over 31 times. This gives an insight into his importance in the team. While he tried to push Pakistan over the winning line, others were unable to provide him support at the other end. Well, this is a record that will remain forever as it is almost impossible to score more than 5122 runs in ODIs unless you are Misbah-ul-Haq!