Babar Azam Breaks Virat Kohli's T20I Record in USA vs PAK T20 World Cup Match
In a thrilling match during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam made history by breaking Virat Kohli's long-standing record for the most runs in T20I cricket. Despite a slow start, Babar's achievement was a highlight of the match against the United States in Dallas.
Key Highlights
- Babar Azam's Achievement: Babar needed just 16 runs to surpass Kohli's record. He reached this milestone and now holds the record with 4,067 runs in 113 innings.
- Virat Kohli's Record: Kohli previously held the record with 4,038 runs in 110 innings.
- Rohit Sharma's Milestone: Indian captain Rohit Sharma also reached the 4,000-run mark, scoring 4,026 runs in 143 innings.
- Match Performance: Babar scored 44 runs off 43 balls, helping Pakistan reach a total of 159/7 in 20 overs.
Match Details
Pakistan's Early Struggle: Pakistan lost key players Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman early in the innings, which put them under pressure.
Partnership and Recovery: Babar Azam and Shadab Khan built a crucial partnership, adding 72 runs for the fifth wicket.
Supporting Contributions: Shadab Khan scored a quick 40 runs, and Shaheen Afridi added 23 runs off 16 balls in the final stages.
United States Bowling Performance: Former Indian U19 cricketers Saurabh Netravalkar and Nosthush Kenjige were notable bowlers for the USA, taking key wickets.
Record Stats
| Player | Country | Runs | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 4,067 | 113 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 4,038 | 110 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 4,026 | 143 |
| Paul Stirling | Ireland | 3,591 | 142 |
| Colin Munro | New Zealand | 3,531 | 118 |
Additional Insights
Babar's T20I Career Stats: Babar has scored his runs at an average of 41.25 and a strike rate of 129.58, including 3 centuries and 36 fifties.
Kohli's T20I Career Stats: Kohli's runs came at an average of 51.11 and a strike rate of 137.95, with 1 century and 37 fifties.
Rohit's T20I Career Stats: Rohit has an average of 32.20 and a strike rate of 139.98, including 5 centuries and 30 half-centuries.
Match Summary
Pakistan's Innings: 159/7 in 20 overs
Top Performers: Babar Azam (44 runs), Shadab Khan (40 runs), Shaheen Afridi (23 runs)
United States Bowling: Nosthush Kenjige (3 wickets for 30 runs), Saurabh Netravalkar (2 wickets)
Points Format for Quick Understanding
- Babar Azam's New Record: 4,067 runs in 113 innings
- Virat Kohli's Previous Record: 4,038 runs in 110 innings
- Rohit Sharma's Milestone: 4,026 runs in 143 innings
- Match Highlight: Babar scored 44 runs off 43 balls
- Pakistan's Total: 159/7 in 20 overs
- Key Partnership: Babar and Shadab added 72 runs
- USA Bowling Standouts: Kenjige (3/30), Netravalkar (2 wickets)