In a remarkable achievement on Thursday, June 6th, Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam overtook Indian batsman Virat Kohli to become the leading run-scorer in T20 International (T20I) cricket. The milestone was reached during Pakistan’s ongoing match against the United States in the 2024 T20 World Cup at Grand Prairie International Stadium in Texas.
Babar Azam, opening for Pakistan, has now amassed over 4,050 runs in T20Is, positioning himself at the top of the charts. The 11th match of the tournament saw him not only anchor his team’s innings amidst falling wickets but also make history by surpassing Kohli’s previous record of 4,038 runs.
In this crucial match, Azam demonstrated his exceptional batting prowess, ensuring his team’s competitiveness despite the challenging circumstances. His performance in Texas underscores his reputation as one of the finest batsmen in world cricket.
Here are the leading run-scorers in T20I cricket as of now:
- Babar Azam – 4,050* runs
- Virat Kohli – 4,038 runs
- Rohit Sharma – 4,026 runs
- Paul Stirling – 3,591 runs
- Martin Guptill – 3,531 runs
