In a thrilling finale to the three-match T20I series against Ireland, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam etched his name in cricketing history by surpassing Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli’s longstanding record for the most 50-plus scores in T20I cricket.
Azam’s remarkable feat came in the final match of the series as he showcased his batting prowess, striking an impressive 75 off just 45 balls to steer Pakistan to a commanding six-wicket victory over Ireland, clinching the series in style.
With this innings, Azam not only led his team to victory but also secured his position at the top of the record books with 39 fifty-plus scores in T20Is, overtaking Kohli, who previously held the record with 38 such scores.
The momentous achievement wasn’t a sudden surge but a culmination of consistent brilliance displayed by Azam throughout the series. In the first T20I encounter against Ireland in Dublin, Azam smashed his 35th half-century in T20Is, marking his overall 38th 50-plus score, thus equaling Kohli’s record.
While Kohli has amassed 38 fifty-plus scores in 117 T20Is, Azam’s accomplishment reflects not only his individual brilliance but also his significant contribution to Pakistan’s cricketing legacy.
Azam’s record-breaking performance has not only cemented his status as one of the premier batsmen in modern cricket but also underscored the intense competition and excitement that T20I cricket continues to offer on the global stage.
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