Babar on brink of historic milestones in T20I cricket
Cricket
Babar needs 45 runs to become first Pakistani player to reach 4,000 mark in T20I cricket
ISLAMABAD (APP) - Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam is poised to achieve several significant milestones in T20I cricket as he prepares for the upcoming matches against England.
With his impressive track record, Babar is set to add more accolades to his name, cementing his position as one of the greatest batsmen in the format.
Firstly, Babar needs just 45 runs to become the first Pakistani player to reach 4,000 runs in T20I cricket, surpassing the current top run-scorer for Pakistan. This feat would demonstrate his exceptional skill and consistency, as he currently sits third among the highest run-scorers in T20I cricket with 3,955 runs, behind only Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
To surpass Virat Kohli’s total runs in T20Is, Babar needs only 82 more runs. The current standings are: Virat Kohli: 4,037 runs (109 innings), Rohit Sharma: 3,974 runs (143 innings), Babar Azam: 3,955 runs (110 innings).
Furthermore, with 48 more runs, Babar will become the only captain to score 2,500 T20I runs, distinguishing him as a top player and a leader who consistently contributes to his team’s success.
It’s worth noting that Babar recently created a world record during the T20I series against Ireland, becoming the most successful T20I captain with 45 wins, eclipsing the record held by Brian Masaba of Uganda, who had 44 wins as captain.
As Babar continues to break records and achieve milestones, he solidifies his position as one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
The Pakistan team would play the first T20I match against England on May 22 (Wednesday) at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.
