“Babar Azam Becomes All-Time T20I Run-King as He Surpasses Rohit Sharma”
In a landmark moment for cricket, Pakistan’s batting maestro Babar Azam has etched his name at the summit of T20 International (T20I) batting statistics by becoming the highest-run scorer in the format.
The Milestone
During the second T20I versus South Africa national cricket team on October 31, 2025, Babar reached a tally of 4,234 runs, overtaking Rohit Sharma’s previous record of 4,231 career T20I runs.
The defining moment came when Babar drove for a single to long-off, vaulting him into the record books.
The achievement came in a dominant Pakistan win — they beat South Africa by nine wickets in the same match.
What It Means
This record is a testament to Babar Azam’s sustained excellence across years of international T20 cricket:
It places him top of the all-time list in men’s T20Is for runs scored.
Beyond the numbers, it symbolises his importance to Pakistan’s batting line-up and how he has carried expectations in the shortest format.
For cricket fans, it challenges perceptions of career trajectories: Babar has achieved this despite playing fewer matches than some of his peers.
Key Stats At Glance
Runs: ~4,234 (as of the record-breaking innings)
Number of matches: 130 T20Is, according to reports at the time of the milestone.
Centuries & Half-Centuries: Includes 3 centuries and 36 fifties in T20Is at that point.
Strike rate: 128.77 in T20Is as reported during milestone coverage.
The Bigger Picture
Cricket’s shortest format is known for its volatility and risk-reward balance; setting an all-time runs record here highlights consistency and adaptability.
This milestone may inspire younger players in Pakistan and globally, showing that excellence in T20Is can be as meaningful as in longer formats.
For Pakistan’s cricket team, the moment offers both a boost and a responsibility: maintaining this legacy rests partly on supporting players like Babar to continue performing amid changing formats and team dynamics.
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What’s Next?
Now that the record is in his hands, the next challenge for Babar will be to extend the gap — every run will add to his lead and legacy.
Attention will turn to how he performs in forthcoming series and big tournaments where T20Is carry huge stakes.
Analysts will likely watch his scoring patterns, strike rate improvements and leadership role (if any) in Pakistan’s T20 future.
