AUCKLAND: Babar Azam achieved a personal milestone during the first T20I against New Zealand in Auckland. The right-hand batter completed 3500 T20I runs during his 57-run knock from 35 balls. Currently, he stands as the third-highest run-scorer in this format, boasting a total of 3542 runs. His stellar performance places him in close proximity to the top, with only Virat Kohli (4008 runs) and Rohit Sharma (3853 runs) ahead in the list of highest run-scorers in T20 Internationals.
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During the opening Twenty20 International match in Auckland versus New Zealand, Babar Azam reached a personal high. The right-hand batsman scored 57 runs off of 35 balls, good for 3500 T20I runs. With 3542 runs under his belt, he is currently the third best run scorer in this format. His outstanding effort puts him very near the top of the list of all-time T20 International run scorers, with only Virat Kohli (4008 runs) and Rohit Sharma (3853 runs) scoring more than him.