A major talking point this year has been the comeback of Pakistan star Babar Azam. After a lean patch and being dropped from the T20I setup due to a low strike rate, Babar returned to the international arena and quickly made headlines by achieving several remarkable milestones.
Babar Azam’s Key Records Post-Comeback
1. Highest run-getter in T20Is
Questions surrounded Babar’s ability to reclaim his form and surpass India legend Rohit Sharma. He did just that, dethroning Rohit to become the highest run-scorer in T20I cricket.
2. Most 50+ scores in T20Is
Babar also broke Virat Kohli’s record of 39 scores of fifty or more in T20Is. The Pakistan batter now has 41 fifty-plus scores, setting a new benchmark in the format.
3. Second quickest Pakistan batter to 15,000 international runs
Despite a slump in form over the past two years, Babar achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second quickest Pakistani cricketer to reach 15,000 international runs.
4. Third quickest to 20 ODI centuries
Babar’s majestic century against Sri Lanka marked his 20th ODI ton, making him the third fastest player globally to reach 20 centuries in ODIs. He achieved the milestone in 136 innings, behind Hashim Amla (108) and Virat Kohli (133).
5. Joint-most ODI centuries for Pakistan
With his 20th ODI century, Babar equalled Saeed Anwar’s record for the most centuries by a Pakistani in ODIs — and he did it in fewer matches, highlighting his consistency and class.
Babar Azam’s comeback has not only restored his confidence but also cemented his status as one of Pakistan’s finest batters in the modern era.
