Pakistan’s batting maestro Babar Azam has achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career by completing 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The prolific batter reached this landmark during the final match of the tri-nation series against New Zealand at Karachi’s National Bank Cricket Arena.

Fastest to 6,000 ODI Runs – Equals Hashim Amla’s Record

Babar Azam has now become the joint-fastest player to reach 6,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in just 123 innings, matching South African great Hashim Amla. This record places him ahead of some of the biggest names in cricket history, including India’s Virat Kohli, who took 136 innings to reach the same milestone.

Babar Azam – The Fastest Asian to 6,000 ODI Runs

With this achievement, Babar Azam has also become the fastest Asian to complete 6,000 ODI runs, surpassing legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli. This further solidifies his position as one of the modern greats of world cricket.

11th Pakistani to Reach 6,000 ODI Runs

Babar Azam is now the 11th Pakistani player to score 6,000 runs in ODIs. He joins an elite list of Pakistani batting legends, including:

  • Inzamam-ul-Haq
  • Mohammad Yousuf
  • Saeed Anwar
  • Shahid Afridi
  • Shoaib Malik
  • Javed Miandad
  • Younis Khan
  • Saleem Malik
  • Mohammad Hafeez
  • Ijaz Ahmed

A Milestone That Reflects Consistency and Class

Babar Azam’s consistency across formats has been remarkable. From being a solid top-order batter to leading Pakistan in all three formats, he continues to break records with his elegant stroke play and calculated approach.

What’s Next for Babar Azam?

With the ICC Cricket World Cup and other major tournaments on the horizon, Babar Azam will be looking to build on this momentum and further cement his legacy as one of the greatest batters of his era.