Islamabad( The COW News Digital)Pakistan cricket captain and star batter Babar Azam has achieved a significant milestone in the World Test Championship (WTC), becoming the first Asian player to score 3,000 runs in the competition’s history.
The landmark was reached during the first Test of the two-match series against South Africa at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. Babar scored 23 runs in the first innings, bringing his cumulative WTC total to 3,000. This accomplishment places him alongside an elite group of international cricketers who have reached this mark.
Babar achieved the feat in just his 37th Test match, highlighting his consistency and skill at the highest level. To date, the right-handed batter has recorded 18 half-centuries and 8 centuries in World Test Championship matches, reflecting his ability to perform under pressure and contribute significantly to Pakistan’s success.
Other players who have crossed the 3,000-run mark in WTC history include England’s Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Zak Crawley, and Australia’s Steve Smith, Travis Head, and Usman Khawaja. Among them, England’s Joe Root holds the record for the most runs in WTC history, amassing 6,080 runs across 69 matches.
Cricket analysts have praised Babar Azam’s achievement, noting that reaching 3,000 runs in a relatively short span of 37 matches demonstrates his remarkable consistency and technical proficiency. His performances have been pivotal in Pakistan’s campaigns, and this milestone further cements his status as one of the leading batters in modern cricket.
Fans and fellow cricketers have taken to social media to congratulate Babar Azam for his outstanding performance. The milestone has been celebrated as a historic moment for Pakistan cricket, especially considering that no other Asian batter had reached this benchmark before.
The World Test Championship continues to serve as a platform for showcasing some of the finest talents in cricket, and milestones like Babar Azam’s 3,000 runs highlight the high standards and competitiveness of the tournament. As Pakistan looks forward to the remainder of the series against South Africa, Babar’s form and leadership remain crucial to the team’s prospects.
This achievement adds to Babar Azam’s growing legacy in international cricket and reinforces his reputation as one of the most reliable and talented batters in the world today.
