Pakistan’s T20I captain, Babar Azam, has surpassed India’s Virat Kohli by setting a new T20I record for the most fifty-plus scores in T20 International cricket. This remarkable achievement came during Pakistan’s final match against Ireland in their T20I series. In this crucial game, Babar Azam not only led his team but also played a pivotal role in their victory by scoring an impressive 75 runs.
This performance marked a significant milestone, as Babar now holds the T20I record, pushing ahead of the former record holder, Virat Kohli. His consistent ability to perform under pressure and deliver match-winning innings has earned him this prestigious T20I record. Babar’s ascent to the top of the T20I record charts underscores his status as one of the leading figures in international cricket today, continuing to make history with each game.
Most fifty-plus score T20I record:
Babar Azam: 39 (110 innings)
Virat Kohli: 38 (109 innings)
Rohit Sharma: 34 (143 innings)
Babar Azam’s exceptional ability to turn promising starts into significant scores is well-documented, with his three T20I centuries outshining Virat Kohli’s single century in this format. At just 29 years old, Babar is poised to reach another remarkable milestone. He is on the verge of becoming the first Pakistani cricketer to eclipse the 4000-run mark in T20I cricket.
Currently, Babar has accumulated 3955 runs, placing him third on the list of highest run-scorers in T20I history, just behind stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. To overtake Virat Kohli’s run total in T20Is, Babar needs just 82 more runs. His relentless pursuit of excellence continues to set new benchmarks in the cricketing world.
Most runs in T20I record cricket:
Virat Kohli: 4037 (109 innings)
Rohit Sharma: 3974 (143)
Babar Azam: 3955 (110)
It should be highlighted that the Men in Green clinched a 2-1 victory in the three-match T20I series against Ireland. Looking ahead, their next engagement before the World Cup 2024 is a four-match T20I series against England, which is set to commence on the 22nd of May. This upcoming series is a crucial part of their preparations for the World Cup.
England vs Pakistan T20I series:
May 22: First T20I in Leeds (10:30pm PST)
May 25: Second T20I in Birmingham (6:30pm PST)
May 28: Third T20I in Cardiff (10:30pm PST)
May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval, London (10:30pm PST)
