Babar Azam breaks Kohli's record, sets up India vs Pakistan clash

Babar Azam becomes the quickest player to reach 2,000 runs in ODIs.
He achieved the feat in just 31 innings, breaking Virat Kohli’s record of 36 innings.
This is likely to reignite the comparisons between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli.

Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan’s cricket team, has received a substantial boost ahead of the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan cricket match on September 10th.

He accomplished a remarkable feat by becoming the quickest player to reach 2,000 runs in the One Day International (ODI) format, surpassing the Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli.

This achievement is poised to rekindle the ongoing discussions and debates that often compare the performances of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam.

During the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 tournament, Babar Azam had a somewhat challenging performance in the first Super 4 match against Bangladesh, where he was dismissed after scoring just 17 runs.

However, he etched his name in the record books by achieving the milestone of 2,000 ODI runs in just 31 innings.

Previously, this record belonged to Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, who achieved the feat in 36 innings. The third position is now occupied by South African cricket legend AB de Villiers, who reached the 2,000-run mark in 41 innings.

This development is likely to reignite the comparisons between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli, although Babar Azam has previously emphasized his respect for his seniors and acknowledged that he has learned a great deal from Virat Kohli.

Babar Azam breaks Kohli’s record, sets up India vs Pakistan clash

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