Pakistan will face South Africa in the first T20I of a three-match series at Kingsmead Stadium, Durban, on Tuesday. Led by Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan boasts a formidable lineup eager to challenge the hosts. However, all eyes will be on Babar Azam as he seeks a strong comeback in T20Is.
Babar, who struggled during the Australia T20Is, will aim to regain form on South African soil. A good performance in Durban could see him achieve two significant milestones, surpassing Indian legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in T20I records.
Babar Eyes Historic T20I Records
Most Runs in T20I Internationals
| Batter | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 151 | 4231 |
| Babar Azam | 119 | 4192 |
| Virat Kohli | 117 | 4188 |
| Paul Stirling | 146 | 3655 |
| Martin Guptill | 118 | 3531 |
Babar is currently second on the all-time T20I run-scorers list, with 4192 runs in 119 innings. He needs just 40 runs to surpass Rohit Sharma and become the leading run-scorer in T20I history. A solid outing in Durban could help the Lahore-born batter achieve this remarkable feat.
Most 50-Plus Scores in T20I Internationals
| Batter | Innings | 50-Plus Scores |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 117 | 39 |
| Babar Azam | 119 | 39 |
| Rohit Sharma | 151 | 37 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 91 | 30 |
| David Warner | 110 | 29 |
Babar and Kohli are currently tied with 39 fifty-plus scores in T20Is. A fifty from Babar tonight will propel him to the top. However, a duck would mean equaling Kohli’s seven T20I ducks.
With these milestones on the horizon, all eyes are on Babar to script history in Durban.
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