Thu Dec 19 18:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Babar Azam on Cusp of Surpassing Dhoni’s SENA Record
**Johannesburg, South Africa –** Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam is poised to break a significant record currently held by former Indian captain MS Dhoni during the second ODI against South Africa on December 19th. Azam needs only a half-century to surpass Dhoni’s total of 5,273 runs scored in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia).
Azam currently sits at 4,732 runs in these nations, with a tally of seven centuries and 31 half-centuries. Remarkably, both players have amassed 38 scores of 50 or more runs across all three formats in SENA countries. A successful half-century for Azam in the upcoming match would put him ahead of Dhoni in this prestigious statistic.
The anticipation surrounding this potential record-breaking performance adds extra excitement to the series, which Pakistan launched with a convincing three-wicket victory in the first ODI. While Azam’s contribution in the opening match was limited to 23 runs, his focus is firmly set on achieving this milestone in the second game. Pakistan’s win was largely thanks to Agha Salman’s all-round contribution and Saim Ayub’s impressive century.
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