Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli to Become Joint Fastest to 6000 ODI Runs Elite
Babar Azam has made history by becoming the joint-fastest player to score 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Reaching this milestone in 123 innings, he matches South Africa’s Hashim Amla. The achievement also makes him the fastest Asian player to hit 6,000 ODI runs.
Babar Azam became the joint-quickest to reach 6,000 runs in ODI cricket. The Pakistan sensation reached the milestone while playing an ODI tri-series final between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Friday, February 14. Babar reached the milestone quicker than India's batting sensation Virat Kohli.
A Milestone to Remember:
Babar reached the 6,000-run milestone in his 123rd innings and 126th match. Previous South Africa opener Hashim Amla also had the record after reaching the milestone in an equal number of innings. Virat Kohli reached the milestone in 2014, reaching 6000 runs in his 136th innings during an ODI against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad.
FASTEST TO 6,000 ODI RUNS BY INNINGS :
| Rank | Player | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hashim Amla | 123 |
| 2 | Babar Azam | 123 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | 136 |
| 4 | Kane Williamson | 139 |
| 5 | David Warner | 139 |
This feat contributes to the burgeoning history of Babar Azam as among the greatest players in today's game of cricket. His leadership coupled with his batting skill has positioned him among the most revered cricketers of today.
Babar was the fastest to 5,000 ODI runs when he got to the milestone in just 97 matches in May 2023. However, since the ODI World Cup, big runs on a consistent basis have eluded Babar. In his last seven innings in ODIs, Babar has managed just two fifty-plus scores.
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