Top 5 Number 5s in Tests for Pakistan

#3 Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah-ul-Haq

The man who became one of Pakistan's most influential captains in its modern Test cricket history was also one of the team's most important batsmen and Misbah-ul-Haq's role as the team's middle-order glue cannot be overstated. He might have debuted in 2001 but spent many years in the wilderness before making it back to the Test team and in the 75 Test matches that he played, Misbah batted at number 5 in 69 of them.

Although he was capable of playing a range of strokes, he became better known for his dogged defensive batting and refusal to give away his wicket. Needless to say, Misbah's defensive game was right up there with the very best but when needed he could open up as well and that was evident when he smashed a 56 ball century against Australia at Abu Dhabi back in 2014-15.

He is the highest run scorer for Pakistan at number 5 with an aggregate of 4643 runs at an excellent average of 50.46. He made 10 centuries and as many as 35 half-centuries while batting at the position.