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Babar Azam Becomes The Highest Run Scorer In T20I Cricket

Updated - 1-NOV-2025 7:28 IST

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Babar Azam, the batting genius from Pakistan, has surpassed some of the best batters in cricket history to become the top scorer in Twenty20 International cricket

Babar's success is a result of years of dedication and his supremacy in the game's shortest format. He is renowned for his grace, consistency, and unparalleled technique.

The Record-Breaking Moment

Babar Azam surpassed former record holders, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in the most recent Twenty20 International series. His most recent innings against South Africa in the second Twenty20 International, in which he scored 11* with accuracy and composure, propelled him to the top of the all-time T20I run charts—a position few could have predicted when he made his debut in 2016.

Babar is currently the fastest Asian to reach this milestone, having scored over 4,200 runs in Twenty20 Internationals. His versatility and maturity as a world-class batter are demonstrated by his ability to adjust to different conditions, like as the quick pitches of Australia and the spin-friendly tracks of the UAE.

 

Top 5 Highest Run Scorers in Men’s T20I Cricket

Players

Teams

Matches

Runs

Average

Strike Rate

BABAR AZAM

Pakistan

123

4234*

39.57

128.78

Rohit Sharma

India

151

4231

31.34

140.9

Virat Kohli

India

117

4188

48.7

137.05

Jos Buttler

England

132

3869

35.5

148.98

Paul Stirling

Ireland

150

3710

26.5

134.87

 

Babar Azam’s T20I Career Stats (As of 2025)

Matches

123

Runs

4234*

Average

39.57

Strike Rate

128.78

100

3

50

36

Highest

122

 

Babar's record is based on reliability rather than merely statistics. Whether chasing under duress or setting a target, he has scored runs in every scenario. He has been a key component of Pakistan's batting lineup for almost ten years, thanks to his composed manner and beautiful stroke technique.

The Secret Behind Babar’s Success

A mix of dedication, skill, and flexibility led to Babar's ascent to the top. Babar relies on timing and placement, compared to power batters who rely on pure force. He is one of the most complete T20 hitters due to his ability to easily find boundaries and rotate the strike.


 

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