Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam set a new record on Sunday, becoming the highest fifty-maker in men’s T20Is. He surpassed Indian veteran Virat Kohli’s long-standing tally.
The milestone came during Pakistan’s third T20I against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium. Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 50 off 36 balls, hitting three fours and a six.
This marked Babar Azam’s 39th half-century in T20Is, moving past Kohli’s 38 fifties. Former India captain Rohit Sharma holds the third spot with 37, while Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has 31. Australia’s David Warner is fifth with 29.
Men’s T20I Half-Centuries (Top 5)
- Babar Azam (Pakistan) – 39 in 139 innings
- Virat Kohli (India) – 38 in 125 innings
- Rohit Sharma (India) – 37 in 159 innings
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 31 in 106 innings
- David Warner (Australia) – 29 in 110 innings
Apart from his fifty-making record, Babar Azam is also the leading run-scorer in men’s T20Is. He has scored 4,505 runs in 139 innings at an average of 39.51 and a strike rate of 128.38. The Pakistan captain also has three T20I centuries to his name.
Babar’s unbeaten half-century came in a strong batting performance alongside opener Saim Ayub and all-rounder Shadab Khan. Their efforts helped Pakistan post their highest-ever T20I total against Australia: 207/6 in 20 overs.
Saim Ayub top-scored with 56 off 37 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 50, while Shadab Khan added 46 runs from 19 deliveries, including five sixes and two fours.
The record further cements Babar Azam’s status as one of the finest T20I batsmen in the world. His consistency and ability to perform in big matches continue to inspire Pakistan cricket fans.
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Pakistan’s win against Australia showcased Babar Azam’s leadership and batting prowess, highlighting his importance in the team’s T20I success.
