PAK vs NZ: Babar Azam Smashes Hashim Amla, Virat Kohli, Viv Richards' Huge Record; Becomes Fastest Batter To 5000 Runs In ODI Cricket

Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam etched his name in the record books by becoming the fastest batter to reach 5000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved this feat in just 97 innings during the fourth ODI against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi.

Babar Azam surpassed the previous record-holder, legendary South African batter Hashim Amla, who had achieved this milestone in 101 innings. The Pakistani captain’s 17 centuries and 26 half-centuries in this format make him one of the most consistent batsmen in modern-day cricket. With this achievement, he has overtaken the likes of Sir Viv Richards, Virat Kohli, and Amla.

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In the fourth ODI, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first. Their pacer Matt Henry struck early by removing the dangerous Fakhar Zaman in the seventh over. Babar Azam then combined with Shan Masood for a crucial 50-run stand before Ish Sodhi dismissed Masood for 44 runs off 55 balls.

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Despite the loss of wickets, Babar Azam held the innings together and is currently batting on an unbeaten 59 runs off 68 balls, including 6 boundaries. His knock helped Pakistan recover as they took to post a competitive total on the board.

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Babar Azam Tops The Charts

Fastest 5000 ODI runs by Innings:

97 – Babar Azam
101 – Hashim Amla
114 – Viv Richards
114 – Virat Kohli
115 – David Warner

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If Babar Azam’s side find a victory in this game this victory, Pakistan have an opportunity to dethrone Australia and claim the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings. If they win the final ODI as well, they will become the number one team in the world, while Australia will drop to number two and India to number three.

Babar Azam’s milestone achievement is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication to the game. He has established himself as one of the leading batters in world cricket and is expected to achieve many more milestones in the years to come. The Pakistani captain will be hoping to lead his team to more victories in the upcoming T20 World Cup and cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats of the game.

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