Babar Azam Shatters Rohit Sharma’s World Record as Pakistan Secures Major Victory Over South Africa
Babar Azam made headlines as he surpassed Rohit Sharma’s record for most runs in men’s T20 cricket. Pakistan clinched a decisive victory over South Africa by nine wickets, leveling their series. The match took place on a recent Friday, marking a significant achievement for Azam in the shortest format of the game.
Babar Azam Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record
In an impressive performance, Babar Azam needed just nine runs to break Sharma’s longstanding record of 4,231 runs. He finished the match with 11 runs not out, achieving the milestone by driving spinner Donovan Ferreira for a single.
Match Summary
- Pakistan bowled out South Africa for 110 runs.
- Saim Ayub scored an unbeaten 71 runs from 38 balls.
- Pakistan reached 112-1 in just 13.1 overs.
- Salman Mirza and Faheem Ashraf claimed seven wickets between them.
This victory not only secured a series-leveling win for Pakistan but also marked a return to form for Ayub, who showcased his explosive batting skills. The T20 series now heads into its third and final match, scheduled for Saturday.
Babar Azam’s T20 Record Facts
- Babar Azam has scored 4,234 runs in 130 T20 matches.
- He has achieved 36 half-centuries and three centuries.
- His current strike rate is 129.
Babar’s journey back into the T20 setup comes after an absence of nearly a year, having missed the Asia Cup. His previous attempt to set the record was thwarted by a duck in the first match of the series held in Rawalpindi.
Comparison with Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has played 159 T20 matches and retired from the international shortest format after leading India to a T20 World Cup title last year. Babar Azam’s consistency and record-breaking performance mark a significant moment in Pakistan cricket and T20 history.
