Babar Azam draws Virat Kohli’s T20I record

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam added another milestone to his already glittering career on Sunday, equalling Indian legend Virat Kohli’s record for the most half-centuries in T20 Internationals.

The achievement came during the ongoing tri-series match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Babar struck his 38th T20I fifty, reaching the mark off 43 balls against Zimbabwe. His composed knock included four boundaries, placing him alongside Kohli at the top of the list for most T20I half-centuries.

Kohli, who also has 38 fifties in the format, reached the milestone in 117 innings, while Babar took 127 innings to match him.

BABAR SURPASSES KOHLI ON YET ANOTHER LIST

Babar Azam has already overtaken Kohli in another major statistic: the record for most scores of 50 or more in T20 Internationals.

Kohli has passed the 50-run mark 39 times, with one century and 38 fifties, whereas Babar has now done so 41 times, including three centuries and 38 fifties.

STANDOUT PERFORMANCE AGAINST ZIMBABWE

Babar’s innings on Sunday was more than just a record-equaling effort. The right-hander produced a commanding 74 off 52 balls, smashing seven fours and two sixes. His performance proved crucial in securing Pakistan’s victory, further highlighting his consistency and leadership at the top of the order.

The landmark knock also marks the second time in two days that Babar has overtaken or matched records held by leading Indian batters, reinforcing his status as one of modern cricket’s most prolific run-scorers.

With Pakistan preparing for the remainder of the tri-series, Babar’s form continues to be a major boost for the team, and his pursuit of further records remains a storyline fans around the world will be watching closely. Who knows, in the remainder of the tournament Babar ends up taking the lead in 50s after all?