Babar Azam Breaks Rohit Sharma’s Record, Becomes King of T20I Runs

Babar Azam came to bat in the 2nd T20 with a milestone to achieve. 9 runs to become the highest run-scorer in T20I history. By the time he tapped Donovan Ferreira for a single in the 11th over, the record was his. The roar from fans said it all. Babar had gone past Rohit Sharma’s 4231 runs to take the throne of world T20 cricket. An awesome player with a fabulous record.

It wasn’t a flash of brilliance or a six over extra cover. It was a quiet moment of mastery, years in the making, and you can feel it. The crowd knew the number, the context, the weight. He raised his bat, smiled briefly, and went back to work. Surely, a proud moment for Pakistan. 

The scoreboard now reads: Babar Azam 4234 runs in 130 matches, Rohit Sharma 4231, and Virat Kohli 4188. The trio had carried the T20 era on their shoulders, but tonight, Babar stood above them all.

It was fitting that the record came at home, in front of fans who had seen his first shots as a teenager and his calm dominance ever since. Every run spoke of craft more than chaos. His game, often compared to Kohli’s precision and Rohit’s timing, has now carved its own place in T20 history.

But the night wasn’t only about records. South Africa’s batting lineup collapsed under Pakistan’s fast-bowling storm. Faheem Ashraf and Salman Mirza tore through the order, sharing 7 wickets between them as the Proteas folded for 110 in 19.2 overs. Mirza bowled with raw pace and precision. His early strikes dismantled the top order before Faheem cleaned up the middle.

Pakistan’s energy in the field matched the electricity in the stands. Every wicket brought a surge of noise, every catch a burst of green flags. South Africa, missing rhythm and resolve, looked out of sync against Pakistan’s intensity. 

Salman Agha, leading the side, rotated his bowlers with intent. The attack never allowed the visitors to rebuild. Faheem’s four-wicket spell was sharp and clinical. 

With the ball, Pakistan looked like a side rediscovering its balance. With the bat, they looked calm, anchored by Babar’s authority. The new opening pair of Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan set the platform, allowing Babar to glide into his zone. With it, Pakistan won the 2nd T20 easily by 9 wickets. It's an awesome day for Pakistan cricket. 

Babar's record-breaking runs are more than just a number. He has carried Pakistan’s batting through lean phases, captaincy changes, and global scrutiny. 

His game may lack the swagger of a power hitter, but his precision, placement, and pacing define what modern T20 batting can look like. His 4234 runs came with elegance and adaptability.

As Lahore’s lights dimmed and the crowd chanted his name, it felt like a moment beyond statistics. It was cricket’s reminder that greatness often walks quietly with bat in hand, eyes steady, and a nation behind him.