Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the joint-fastest batter to reach 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved the feat in 126 matches and 123 innings, equalling South African legend Hashim Amla, who also reached the milestone in 123 innings.
Historic Moment in the Final
The moment arrived in the Pakistan vs New Zealand final of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2025 at the National Stadium, Karachi. Facing New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy, Babar played a beautifully timed drive through cover-point for a boundary, marking his 6,000th ODI run in style.
Elite Company with a Higher Average
- While Amla and Babar share the record for fastest to 6,000 runs, the Pakistani captain has a superior average, further solidifying his stature among the world’s best batters.
- He surpasses the likes of Virat Kohli (136 innings), Kane Williamson (139 innings), and David Warner (139 innings), who took longer to achieve the milestone.
With this achievement, Babar Azam continues to establish himself as one of the greatest ODI batters of the modern era, and his incredible consistency remains a driving force for Pakistan cricket.