🏏 Babar Azam Creates History! Pakistan Thrashes South Africa by 9 Wickets to Level T20 Series

In a historic night for Pakistan cricket, skipper Babar Azam overtook India’s Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 internationals, guiding his team to a commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa on Friday.

The match, played in Lahore, saw Babar achieve the milestone when he nudged spinner Donovan Ferreira for a single to long-off, surpassing Sharma’s total of 4,231 runs. Babar finished unbeaten on 11 runs, taking his tally to 4,234 runs in 130 matches.

Pakistan Levels the Series in Style

Pakistan’s dominant performance helped them level the three-match series 1-1 after a disappointing start earlier in the week. South Africa was bundled out for 110 runs, thanks to fiery spells from Salman Mirza and Faheem Ashraf, who shared seven wickets between them.

Chasing a modest target, Pakistan cruised home in just 13.1 overs with opener Saim Ayub smashing an explosive 71 not out off 38 balls. The emphatic win not only evened the series but also restored confidence in the side ahead of the deciding T20 scheduled for Saturday.

Babar’s Record-Breaking Journey

After being rested for several months, Babar made a stunning return to the T20 format. He had missed the opening game of the series due to a first-ball duck but bounced back with this record-breaking achievement.

Over his T20 career, Babar has notched up 36 half-centuries and three centuries, maintaining an average among the highest in world cricket. While his strike rate of 129 has occasionally faced criticism, his consistency remains unmatched.

Rohit Sharma, who previously held the record, scored 4,231 runs in 159 matches before retiring from T20 internationals after leading India to their T20 World Cup victory in 2024.

A Milestone for Pakistan Cricket

Babar’s feat has further cemented his reputation as one of the modern greats of the game. His achievement was celebrated by fans and teammates alike, with social media flooded with congratulatory messages.

As Pakistan heads into the final T20, the team looks poised to carry forward this momentum and clinch the series, with Babar once again at the heart of their success.