Tue Nov 19 02:43:15 UTC 2024: ## Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli to Become Second Highest T20I Run-Scorer
**Dubai, UAE** – Pakistan’s former captain, Babar Azam, has achieved a significant milestone in his T20 International career. He has surpassed Virat Kohli to become the second highest run-scorer in the format’s history.
Azam now boasts 4192 runs from 126 matches, surpassing Kohli’s 4188 runs from 125 matches. This impressive feat places him only behind Rohit Sharma, who currently holds the top spot with 4231 runs from 159 matches. While a considerable gap remains between Azam and Sharma, Azam’s continued participation in the format makes a future challenge to Sharma’s record a strong possibility.
Kohli, who has retired from T20I cricket, now occupies third place on the all-time list. Rohit Sharma also retired from the format, meaning their scores will remain static. Azam, however, remains active and has the opportunity to further solidify his position and eventually claim the top spot. His impressive tally includes 3 centuries and 36 half-centuries. The cricketing world will be watching closely to see if Azam can eventually overtake Rohit Sharma’s record.
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