Babar Azam Achieves Remarkable Milestone
Pakistan’s cricket sensation Babar Azam has reached a significant milestone by scoring 15,000 international runs during the third ODI against South Africa at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. This achievement places him among an elite group of only five Pakistani cricketers to surpass this landmark. Despite his run-out for 27 runs, Babar’s performance contributed to Pakistan’s historic seven-wicket victory, securing a 2-1 series win over South Africa, marking their first home series triumph against the visitors.
Babar Azam’s Milestone Achievement
Babar Azam’s journey to 15,000 international runs is a testament to his skill and dedication. He reached this remarkable milestone while batting in the series-deciding match against South Africa. Babar’s innings of 27 runs came off 32 balls, but it ended prematurely when he was run out while attempting a third run with teammate Saim Ayub. This unfortunate dismissal did not overshadow his accomplishment, as he joins the ranks of legendary Pakistani players such as Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, and Javed Miandad, who have also crossed the 15,000-run mark in their careers.
Throughout his career, Babar has played 329 international matches, accumulating a total of 15,004 runs at an impressive average of 45.46. His record includes 31 centuries and 104 half-centuries, with a personal best score of 196. This milestone not only enhances his reputation as one of Pakistan’s modern greats but also highlights his consistency and prowess in the game.
Match Highlights: Pakistan vs. South Africa
In the decisive ODI match, Pakistan’s bowlers delivered an outstanding performance after winning the toss and opting to bowl first. South Africa’s openers, Quinton de Kock and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, provided a solid start, putting together a partnership of 72 runs for the first wicket. However, the South African batting lineup quickly fell apart, thanks to the exceptional bowling of Abrar Ahmed, who claimed four wickets for just 27 runs in his 10 overs. His spell included the dismissals of key players such as Matthew Breetzke, Rubin Hermann, Donovan Ferreira, and Corbin Bosch.
The South African innings collapsed dramatically from a promising 106 for 2 to a total of 143 all out in just 37.5 overs. Alongside Abrar, Mohammad Nawaz and Salman Agha also contributed with two wickets each, ensuring a comprehensive bowling display that dismantled the opposition.
Pakistan’s Chase and Victory
In response to South Africa’s modest total, Pakistan faced an early setback when Fakhar Zaman was dismissed for a duck. However, Saim Ayub stepped up to anchor the innings, scoring a brilliant 77 runs off 70 balls, which included 11 boundaries and a six. His partnership with Babar Azam, worth 65 runs, set the foundation for Pakistan’s successful chase.
After the dismissals of Babar and Saim, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha guided the team to victory, finishing the match in just 25 overs. Rizwan contributed 32 runs, while Agha remained not out on 5. Abrar Ahmed’s outstanding bowling performance earned him the Player of the Match award, highlighting his crucial role in Pakistan’s historic series win over South Africa.
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