During the second match of the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) against Quetta Gladiators at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Babar Azam, the captain of Peshawar Zalmi, has left an indelible mark in the history of the tournament.

The right-handed batsman has achieved a monumental milestone, becoming the first player to amass 3000 runs in the history of PSL, surpassing all others who have yet to reach the 2500-run mark.

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In the pursuit of a challenging target of 207 runs set by the Gladiators, Babar Azam showcased his exceptional batting prowess by reaching a fifty in just 29 balls. Despite his stellar performance, scoring 68 runs, Zalmi fell short in their chase, ultimately failing to reach the 207-run target.

Babar Azam’s remarkable achievement unfolded over 80 innings, where he accumulated a total of 3004 runs at an impressive average of 44.83. His batting excellence is further highlighted by his record, which includes 29 half-centuries and a century.