Babar Azam reached a significant milestone, playing for Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League on Wednesday.
He became the 13th player to score 10000 T20 runs, and the fastest to do so in just 271 innings. Babar made his T20 debut in December 2012, playing as an off-spinner for Lahore Eagles against Hyderabad Hawks. His journey from there, to one of the greatest batters of his generation, has been extraordinary.
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What is Babar Azam's T20 record?
Babar is the fourth Asian batter to score 10000 T20 runs, after compatriot Shoaib Malik and Indians Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Malik is the top scorer among these players, with Kohli second and Rohit third.
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s / 100s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 281 | 271 | 10025 | 43.89 | 128.83 | 83 / 10 | 122 |
Who are the top run scorers in T20 cricket?
| Player | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 463 | 14562 |
| Shoaib Malik | 534 | 13159 |
| Kieron Pollard | 653 | 12689 |
| Alex Hales | 441 | 12209 |
| David Warner | 370 | 12065 |
| Virat Kohli | 376 | 11994 |
| Aaron Finch | 387 | 11458 |
| Rohit Sharma | 426 | 11156 |
| Jos Buttler | 403 | 11146 |
| Colin Munro | 420 | 10648 |
| James Vince | 373 | 10242 |
| David Miller | 466 | 10019 |
| Babar Azam | 281 | 10025* |
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