Babar Azam beats Rohit Sharma in this massive T20 record, becomes highest run scorer in…

Babar Azam breaks a massive T20 record, surpassing a legendary Indian batter, can you guess whose milestone he just overtook to create history?

Written by: Ankit Kumar Edited by: Ankit Kumar
Published: November 1, 2025, 8:39 AM IST

New Delhi: Pakistan registered a resounding 9-wicket victory against South Africa in the second T20 match. With this win, Pakistan levelled the three-match series 1-1. However, the biggest news from the match was Babar Azam breaking a world record, which propelled him to the top of the list of the most successful T20 batsmen in the world.

Rohit Sharma’s Record Broken

As soon as Babar Azam completed 9 runs in the match against South Africa, he broke a major record held by Team India’s captain Rohit Sharma. Rohit had 4,231 runs in 159 T20 matches. Babar surpassed him and has now become the highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals.

Flop in the First Match, Shines in the Second

It is noteworthy that Babar Azam was dismissed without scoring in the first T20 match, but in the second match, he batted patiently and claimed the record. This performance demonstrates Babar Azam’s consistency and mental strength, which make him special.

Virat Kohli at Number Three

Indian batsman Virat Kohli is in third place on the list of highest run-scorers in T20 Internationals. Virat has scored 4,188 runs in 125 matches. England’s Jos Buttler is in fourth place with 3,869 runs in 144 matches, while Paul Stirling is in fifth place with 3,710 runs.

Babar’s Return Was Special

Babar Azam had been out of the Pakistan T20 team for some time and did not participate in the Asia Cup 2025 either. But his return against South Africa was spectacular. He not only led the team to victory but also set a new world record.

South Africa Collapses, Pakistan Strikes Back

In the second T20, the South African team was all out for 110 runs in 19.2 overs. The Pakistani bowlers performed brilliantly, not allowing the opposition to settle. In reply, Pakistan achieved the target in just 13.1 overs with 9 wickets remaining. Sam Ayub became the hero of the match.

Sam Ayub Shines Bright

Sam Ayub was the hero of Pakistan’s victory, playing a brilliant innings of 71 runs. His knock made the match a one-sided affair. The partnership between Babar Azam and Ayub boosted Pakistan’s confidence and helped them level the series.

Story Highlights

  1. Babar Azam becomes the highest run-scorer in T20Is.
  2. Rohit Sharma’s record broken, Babar creates new history.
  3. South Africa bowled out for 110, Pakistan wins the match by 9 wickets.
  4. Sam Ayub’s 71-run innings levels the series at 1-1.

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