From Records to Milestones: Babar Azam’s T20 Story Revealed
Babar Azam is one of the best Batsmen in World Cricket right now and probably the Best Batsman in Pakistan, he has created and broken many records and has achieved so many milestones since his Debut in 2015.
This Article highlights Babar Azam’s excellence by showing you the real numbers in the form of Statistics along with his major records and milestones.
Babar Azam Made his Debut on the 7th of September, 2016 in a T20I Match Against England at Manchester.
Babar Azam’s T20 Career: A Statistical Masterclass
Babar Azam’s Major Record in T20 Cricket:
- Fastest to 10,000 T20 runs, achieving the milestone in just 271 innings
- He holds the record for second most T20I 50+ Scores (36), just behind Virat Kohli, who has scored 50+ scores in an innings 38 times.
- The second batsman to score the fastest 3,000 T20I runs in 81 innings, equaling Virat Kohli’s record. Mohammad Rizwan now has surpassed the milestone in 79 innings.
Babar Azam T20I Career Stats:
Babar Azam, the talented Pakistani batsman, has made a big mark in T20 cricket by consistently scoring lots of runs.
| T20I Career | Stats |
| Matches | 112 |
| Innings | 105 |
| Runs | 3,749 |
| Strike Rate | 129.12 |
| Average | 41.19 |
| Highest Score | 122 |
| Fifties | 33 |
| Centuries | 3 |
Babar Azam T20I Career Stats (Overall) Batting:
| T20 Career (Overall) | Stats |
| Matches | 293 |
| Innings | 282 |
| Runs | 10,546 |
| Strike Rate | 128.90 |
| Average | 43.95 |
| Highest Score | 122 |
| Fifties | 87 |
| Centuries | 11 |
Babar Azam T20 Career Stats (Overall) Bowling:
| Bowling | Stats |
| Matches | 281 |
| Innings | 5 |
| Wickets | 4 |
| Economy | 6.53 |
| Strike Rate | 19.5 |
| Average | 21.25 |
| Best | 2/20 |
Babar Azam PSL Career:
| PSL Career | Stats |
| Matches | 81 |
| Innings | 79 |
| Runs | 3,075 |
| Strike Rate | 125.81 |
| Average | 44.56 |
| Highest Score | 115 |
| Fifties | 30 |
| Centuries | 1 |
Additional T20 Records
- Holds the record for the most T20I runs by a Pakistani batsman (3,749)
- Fastest batsman to reach 7,000 T20 runs (188 innings)
- Highest individual score by a Pakistani in T20Is (122 not out)
At 28, Babar Azam is the fastest to reach 10,000 T20 runs, beating Chris Gayle’s record in just 271 innings. This achievement solidifies his status as a modern cricket great, showcasing his consistency and hunger for runs.
In T20 Internationals, Babar dominates with 3749 runs at an average of 41.19 and a strike rate of 129.12, making him a formidable force in the shortest format.
Babar’s prowess extends to domestic T20 leagues like the PSL, where he boasts 3075 runs in 81 matches with an average of 44.56 and a strike rate of 125.81, displaying his adaptability and dominance.
His joint record with Virat Kohli for the fastest to 3000 T20I runs in 81 innings underscores his consistency and rapid scoring ability in high-pressure situations. Mohammad Rizwan now has surpassed the milestone in 79 innings.
With his insatiable appetite for runs and unwavering consistency, Babar Azam continues to rewrite the record books, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest T20 batsmen of all time.
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