Babar Azam registers his 100th 50-plus score (T20s): Stats
What's the story
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has scripted history as he became just the fourth batter to accomplish 100 50-plus scores in T20 cricket. He reached the landmark by scoring 57 runs in the T20I series opener against Ireland in Dublin. Notably, Babar helped Pakistan score 182/6 in 20 overs. He added a crunch 85-run stand alongside Saim Ayub (45). Here are the details.
Elite club
100th 50-plus score in T20 cricket
As mentioned, Babar became just the fourth player to accomplish 100 50-plus scores in the 20-over format. He has joined Australia's David Warner (110), West Indies legend Chris Gayle (110), and India's talisman Virat Kohli (105). Notably, Babar's tally includes 11 tons and 89 fifties. Only Gayle (22) has more centuries in the format.
T20s
Over 10,600 runs in the format
Babar's 57 was laced with eight fours and a six (SR: 132.56). As per ESPNcricinfo, playing his 296th T20 match, Babar owns 10,677 runs at 44.11 (SR: 129.44). 3,880 of Babar's runs have come for Pakistan in T20Is. He averages 41.27 for Pakistan in 115 matches. He is the third-highest run-getter in the format. Babar owns three centuries and 35 fifties.
PSL
Most runs in PSL history
Babar is the highest scorer in the Pakistan Super League. He owns 3,504 runs from 90 matches at 45.50. The tally includes two tons and 33 fifties. His strike rate is 127.41. The classy batter was the top scorer in the 2024 edition of the PSL. In 11 matches, Babar hammered 569 runs at 56.90. His strike rate was 142.60 (100s: 1, 50s: 5).
Milestone
Fastest batter to accomplish 10,000 T20 runs
Earlier this year, Babar became the fastest batter to accomplish 10,000 T20 runs. Babar took 271 innings of 281 matches to accomplish the illustrious mark in the format. He went past former Gayle, who took 285 innings to reach the landmark. Babar became just the second Pakistan player to complete 10,000 T20 runs as he joined veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik (13,360).