Babar Azam edges closer to Virat Kohli’s record

WEB DESK: Pakistan’s skipper, Babar Azam, finds himself on the brink of another significant achievement as his team prepares for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, scheduled to commence on April 18.

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Currently positioned at 3,698 runs in T20I cricket, Babar closely trails behind the likes of Virat Kohli (4,037) and Rohit Sharma (3,974) in the list of top scorers in the T20I format. With a mere 340 runs required to surpass the Indian stalwart, Babar eyes an opportunity to outshine Kohli during the imminent series against New Zealand.

Top Run-Scorers in T20I Cricket:

1. Virat Kohli: 4,037 runs (109 innings)
2. Rohit Sharma: 3,974 runs (143 innings)
3. Babar Azam: 3,698 runs (103 innings)

The New Zealand team have already landed in Islamabad ahead of the anticipated series, which is slated to begin on April 18 from Rawalpindi and continue until April 27 in Lahore.

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There are some apprehensions about the matches being affected by the rainy weather, but apart from that the excitement is high for the upcoming clash.