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Babar Azam Breaks Yet Another World Record in T20 Internationals

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Editorial Staff
| 9:15 pmMay 15, 2026|4 min read min read
Babar Azam Breaks Yet Another World Record in T20 Internationals
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Key Highlights

  • 1
    Babar Azam becomes the fastest batsman to cross 4,500 runs in T20 Internationals.
  • 2
    Surpasses India's Virat Kohli in yet another elite milestone with a match-winning half-century.
  • 3
    Maintains an outstanding average of 42.5 with a strike rate exceeding 135 in the shortest format.
  • 4
    Achieved the record in just 108 innings, demonstrating unprecedented consistency.
  • 5
    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and former legends congratulate the captain on this massive achievement.

In a historic night for Pakistan cricket, captain Babar Azam has once again etched his name in gold by breaking yet another world record in T20 Internationals. During the high-octane encounter against England, Babar played a majestic match-winning knock of 82 runs off just 48 balls, becoming the fastest batsman in cricket history to cross the 4,500-run mark in the shortest format of the game.

Babar achieved this milestone in only his 108th T20I innings, surpassing the previous record held by India's Virat Kohli, who crossed the threshold in 115 innings. Babar's masterclass innings was decorated with eight crisp boundaries and three towering sixes, pacing the run-chase perfectly and steering Pakistan to an emphatic 7-wicket victory.

The global cricket community erupted in applause, with legends from all eras praising the Pakistani skipper's flawless cover drives, elite wristwork, and unmatched consistency. With this milestone, Babar also extends his lead as the player with the most T20I centuries and fifty-plus scores, establishing himself as arguably the most dominant force in modern-day white-ball cricket.

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