Babar Azam Shatters Virat Kohli’s T20I Record with Crucial Knock against USA in T20 World Cup 2024
In a thrilling match between Pakistan and the United States of America (USA) in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Babar Azam emerged as the hero for the Green Army. With Pakistan facing a mini-batting collapse in the powerplay, Babar took charge and played a crucial knock to steer his team to a respectable total.
Despite the early setbacks that saw Pakistan at 26-3 in the powerplay, Babar stood tall and top-scored for his team with a gritty innings of 44 runs. While his performance was commendable, Babar faced criticism from fans for his ‘Test match’ style of play, scoring 44 off 43 balls at a strike rate of 102.33.
However, Babar’s innings was not without its milestones. The Pakistan skipper surpassed Virat Kohli to become the all-time leading run-getter in T20I cricket, accumulating 4,067 runs in 120 matches. Babar’s knock included two sixes and three fours, showcasing his class and skill at the crease.
In the end, Pakistan posted a total of 159 for seven in their 20 overs, thanks to a quick-fire knock of 40 runs from all-rounder Shadab Khan. Despite the efforts of the USA bowlers, Pakistan managed to put up a competitive total on the board.
The match was a testament to Babar’s resilience and skill, as he not only led his team from a precarious position but also achieved a significant milestone in his T20I career. As the T20 World Cup continues, all eyes will be on Babar Azam as he looks to guide Pakistan to further success in the tournament.
