On December 26, 2024, Babar Azam achieved another remarkable milestone in his cricket career by surpassing 4,000 Test runs during the opening Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park, Centurion. This achievement adds to his already impressive record, reinforcing his position as one of the most accomplished batsmen in modern-day international cricket.
Babar, who came into the match with 3,997 Test runs, reached the landmark in style by driving a boundary off Corbin Bosch. The right-handed batter flicked a low full delivery past square leg, bringing up his 4,000th run before celebrating the moment. Despite his excellent start, his innings was cut short as he was dismissed for just 4 runs off 11 balls.
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The milestone comes at a crucial time in the series, with Pakistan, led by new Test captain Shan Masood, facing a strong South African pace attack. Statistical highlights of Babar’s Test career include nine centuries, 25 half-centuries, a highest score of 196, and an average of 54.46.
This achievement holds added significance as it marks Babar’s return to the Test squad after being dropped for the final two Tests against England due to a string of poor performances. His last Test century came in December 2022 against New Zealand.
