Sun Feb 23 09:46:15 UTC 2025: ## Babar Azam Reaches 1,000 ODI Runs in ICC Champions Trophy

**Dubai, UAE** – Pakistan captain Babar Azam achieved a significant milestone on Sunday, becoming only the third Pakistani batter to surpass 1,000 runs in ICC One-Day International tournaments. The achievement came during the Champions Trophy match against India in Dubai, with Azam reaching the mark with a stylish cover drive off Harshit Rana. He joins legendary batsmen Saeed Anwar and Javed Miandad in this elite club. Azam reached the milestone in just his 24th innings.

The accomplishment comes after a period of relative inconsistency for the 30-year-old. His recent form had drawn criticism, including a slow 64 off 90 balls in the tournament opener against New Zealand. He was also recently dropped from the Test team before a resurgence in South Africa. Despite this, Azam’s latest achievement underscores his continued prowess in ODI cricket.

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