Babar Azam has added another landmark to his career, becoming the fifth Pakistani batter to complete 16,000 runs in international cricket. The milestone came during Pakistan’s One-Day International against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the achievement on social media, posting that the right-hander had reached 16,000 international runs across all formats. The board described him as the fifth Pakistan batter to reach the figure.
Milestone Overshadowed by Modest Outing
Despite the personal achievement, Babar could not turn his innings into a substantial score. He was dismissed for 45 runs against the visiting Sri Lankan side, falling short of what could have been a more memorable celebration of the milestone.
The 16,000-run mark reflects his cumulative record across the three formats of international cricket — Tests, One-Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals — and adds another entry to an already decorated career.
A Mainstay of Pakistan’s Batting Line-up
Babar has been a central figure in Pakistan’s batting order for several years, representing the country in all three formats. His consistency across formats has made him one of the most dependable batters in the national side.
- Babar becomes the fifth Pakistani batter to reach 16,000 international runs.
- The milestone was reached during the ODI against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.
- He was dismissed for 45 in the same innings.
- The total spans his career in Tests, ODIs and T20Is.
The achievement arrives as Babar continues to accumulate records in international cricket, with the Rawalpindi milestone underlining his long-term contribution to Pakistan’s batting fortunes.
