Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam has etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the fastest batsman to reach the remarkable milestone of 10,000 T20 runs. The skipper of Peshawar Zalmi achieved this feat during his spectacular innings against Karachi Kings on Wednesday at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
An epic journey of 271 innings
Babar’s remarkable accomplishment came in just 271 innings, outpacing the previous record held by the legendary West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle who took 285 innings to reach the 10,000-run mark. Following closely behind is Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli who achieved this milestone in 299 innings.
Joining an illustrious group of only 12 batters who have attained the 10,000-run milestone in T20 cricket, Babar Azam’s achievement is truly exceptional. This elite list includes cricketing stalwarts such as Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Aaron Finch, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, Colin Munro, James Vince, and David Miller.
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Babar Azam’s remarkable consistency, elegant strokeplay, and unwavering focus have propelled him to the summit of T20 batting, cementing his status as one of the modern greats of the game. His achievement serves as an inspiration to aspiring cricketers worldwide, showcasing the rewards of dedication, talent, and hard work in the pursuit of excellence on the cricket field.
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