LAHORE (Dunya News) – Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam etched his name into cricketing history on Thursday night, becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals as Pakistan defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the second T20I at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.
The milestone came in trademark Babar fashion – calm, assured, and decisive – during a chase that Pakistan dominated from the outset.
The record sees Babar surpass India’s Rohit Sharma, who previously led the tally with 4,231 runs. With his latest innings, Babar now stands at 4,232 runs in 123 innings, edging ahead by a single run to claim the top spot in world T20I cricket.
Babar’s achievement places him at the summit of T20I batting – ahead of modern greats such as Virat Kohli (4,188 runs). His consistency across 123 innings, coupled with a strike rate of 128.95, has made him a cornerstone of Pakistan’s success in the format.
Pakistan beat South Africa in 2nd T20
After winning the toss, South Africa opted to bat but were bowled out for 110 in 19.3 overs, undone by Pakistan’s disciplined bowling attack. The home side’s chase was swift and commanding – reaching the target in just 13.1 overs for the loss of one wicket.
With the series now level at 1-1, the final T20I in Lahore promises to be a thrilling decider. Pakistan will look to maintain their winning momentum, while Babar aims to extend his newly claimed record at the top of the all-time charts.
