Babar Azam Becomes Fastest Ever to 12,000 T20 Runs!
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🏏 King Babar Reigns Supreme: The New Fastest to 12,000 T20 Runs!
Babar Azam has once again silenced the critics and rewritten the history books. On a high-octane Thursday night at the National Stadium, the Peshawar Zalmi captain didn't just play an innings; he claimed a throne, officially becoming the fastest batter in men’s T20 history to reach the 12,000-run milestone.
The Moment of Glory
Entering the PSL 11 clash against Karachi Kings just 13 runs shy of the record, Babar wasted no time. In the fourth over, he charged down the track to Khushdil Shah, dispatching a massive six over mid-on to etch his name at the top of the charts.
By reaching this feat in just 338 innings, Babar has eclipsed the "Universe Boss" Chris Gayle, who held the record for years with 343 innings. Even the legendary Virat Kohli sits behind him, having reached the mark in 360 innings.
The Elite 12,000 Club
Babar now joins a prestigious circle of T20 titans. He is only the 12th player ever to cross this threshold, standing alongside giants like:
Shoaib Malik (The only other Pakistani on the list)
Kieron Pollard
Virat Kohli
David Warner
By The Numbers: The Race to 12,000
| Player | Innings Taken |
| Babar Azam | 338 |
| Chris Gayle | 343 |
| Virat Kohli | 360 |
| David Warner | 368 |
| Jos Buttler | 405 |
A Captain’s Knock
The record was just the beginning. Babar anchored the Zalmi innings with a masterclass unbeaten 87, guiding his team to a staggering 246/3. The momentum carried over to the bowling unit, who dismantled the Karachi Kings for a mere 87 runs.
The 159-run victory isn't just a win; it's a statement. Peshawar Zalmi now sits comfortably in second place on the PSL 11 table, boasting three wins in their first four outings.
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