Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli in T20I Fifty-Plus Scores
Babar Azam, a cricket player from Pakistan, has set a new record in T20 international matches.
He scored his 40th half-century (a score of 50 or more runs) during a game against South Africa.
This means he has now scored more half-centuries than Virat Kohli, a famous player from India.
Babar achieved this in a match played in Lahore.
He has also recently become the highest run-scorer in T20Is and hit the most boundaries in the format.
Babar Azam achieved his 40th T20I fifty-plus score against South Africa.
He surpassed Virat Kohli's previous record of 39 fifty-plus scores.
The milestone occurred during the third T20I match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Azam also recently became the highest run-scorer and boundary-hitter in T20I history.
This marks Azam's first T20I half-century since May 2024.
- Who
- Babar Azam (Pakistan)
- What
- Became the player with the most fifty-plus scores in T20 Internationals, achieving his 40th score of 50 or more.
- When
- November 1, 2025
- Where
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Why
- Achieved during the third T20I match against South Africa.
- Player
- Babar Azam
- Milestone
- Most fifty-plus scores in T20Is
- Opponent
- South Africa
- Venue
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date
- November 1, 2025