Babar Azam Breaks Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq's Historic Record To Top The Elite List

Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam achieved a massive milestone during the first Test of the three-match series against Australia. Babar Azam became the fifth Pakistani cricketer to surpass 13,000 runs in international cricket across the three formats of the game.

Babar Azam tentatively started his innings and took 13 balls before getting off the mark with a cover drive off Pat Cummins. The right-handed batter scored 21 runs off 54 deliveries in the first innings. He edged the ball to wicketkeeper Alex Carey off Mitchell Marsh’s bowling.

Babar Azam Becomes Fastest Batter To Score 13000 Runs

The 29-year-old joined the elite of Pakistan batters, who exceeded 13,000 runs in international cricket. Inzamam-ul-Haq leads the list with 20,541 runs, followed by Younis Khan (17790), Mohammad Yousuf (17134), Javed Miandad (16213), and Babar Azam (13007).

Babar Azam achieved the milestone in 301 innings, making him the fastest among Pakistani cricketers. Previously, Javed Miandad held the record in 305 innings, followed by Mohammad Yousuf in 322 innings, Inzamam-ul-Haq in 352 innings, and Younis Khan in 372 innings.

The former skipper has represented the Pakistan national cricket team in 50 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 104 T20Is during his 8-year career. The batter holds an impressive average of 49.08 across all formats of the game. He has achieved 31 centuries and 81 half-centuries to his name.

Most Runs For Pakistan In International Cricket

Inzamam-ul-Haq – 20541

Younis Khan – 17790

Mohammad Yousuf – 17134

Javed Miandad – 16213

Babar Azam – 13007

Fastest To Reach 13000 Runs For Pakistan In International Cricket

Babar Azam – 301 Innings

Javed Miandad – 305 Innings

Mohammad Yousuf – 322 Innings

Inzamam-ul-haq – 352 Innings

Younis Khan – 372 Innings

Pakistan Score 271 Runs In First Innings In Perth

Earlier in the match, Pakistan bowled out Australia for 487 on Day 2. Pakistan started the third day at 132-2 but was bowled out for 271 in their first innings, trailing Australia by 216 runs. Skipper Pat Cummins decided not to enforce the follow-on and chose to bat again.

The visitors struck early with the ball in Australia’s second innings of the match. Khurram Shahzad took two early wickets, dismissing David Warner (0) and Marnus Labuschagne. However, Khawaja (34) and Steve Smith (43) added an unbeaten 79-run partnership.

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