Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, continues his remarkable run in T20 Internationals. Recently, he registered his name alongside the legendary Virat Kohli in the record books. While his team fell short in the fourth T20I against England, Babar had a brilliant outing. He became the second player ever to reach the 4000-run milestone in the format.
Babar Azam joins the elite club
Babar played an impressive knock of 36 runs in just 22 balls against England, which showcases his aggressive batting style. This inning helped him reach the 4000-run mark in T20 internationals. It also cemented his position as one of the best T20 batsmen in the world. He now shares this exclusive club with Virat Kohli, the former Indian skipper, who holds the record for the most runs in T20 Internationals.
Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli – Statistics
While both Babar Azam and Virat Kohli have crossed the 4000-run mark, their individual statistics paint a slightly different picture. Kohli, with 4037 runs, still holds a slight edge over Babar’s current tally of 4,023 runs. Kohli also boasts a superior average of 51.75 compared to Babar’s 41.05. However, Babar has managed to score 3 centuries in T20Is, while Kohli has only one.
Rohit Sharma: The Potential Challenger
Interestingly, the race for the top spot in T20I run scorers is not a two-horse race. India’s current captain, Rohit Sharma, is just a few runs behind with a staggering 3974 runs to his name. With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, there’s a strong possibility of Rohit joining the elite 4000-run club.
What Makes Babar Azam Special?
Babar Azam’s batting style is characterized by a blend of elegance and aggression. He is known for his exceptional timing and ability to play shots all around the wicket. He excels at adapting his game to different situations, showing both patience and explosiveness depending on the match context.
With the T20 World Cup approaching, everyone will be watching Babar Azam and Virat Kohli. Will Babar manage to dethrone Kohli from the top spot? Can Rohit Sharma make a late surge and join the elite company?
While statistics play a vital role in highlighting a player’s achievements, Babar’s and Virat’s impact has been huge in taking their teams to victory time-to-time.
The battle between these cricketing giants (Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma) promises to entertain fans for years to come. As they continue to redefine batting excellence in the T20 format, one thing is for sure- the fans will be the ultimate winners as they will witness some elegant batting.
