Babar Azam Breaks Record to Become Fastest to 12,000 T20 Runs, Surpassing Virat Kohli

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:56:00 +0200

Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan's national team, made history by becoming the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. The record was achieved during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings in Karachi. Azam reached the 12,000-run milestone in just 338 innings, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Gayle (343 innings). Virat Kohli, who had reached this milestone in 360 innings, now sits third on the list. Azam’s achievement came after a series of comparisons with Kohli, particularly after criticism of his failure to finish a chase against Hyderabad Kingsmen. In the PSL match, Babar remained unbeaten on 87 runs off 51 balls, leading his team to a dominant total of 246/3. His blistering knock included 10 fours and 2 sixes. The Karachi Kings struggled in reply and were bowled out for just 87. Babar's performance not only silenced critics but also solidified his place among cricket's all-time greats.