Babar Azam Tops Virat Kohli with New T20I Record
Pakistan captain Babar Azam has overtaken India’s Virat Kohli to set a new men’s T20I milestone on Feb. 1, 2026, scoring the most half-centuries in T20 internationals as Pakistan completed a 3-0 series sweep of Australia in Lahore. Azam’s unbeaten 50 lifted his total to 39 T20I fifties, one more than Kohli’s previous best, giving Pakistan a timely morale boost ahead of the T20 World Cup.
In the one-sided third match, Pakistan posted 207 for 6 before bowling Australia out for 96, highlighting both batting firepower and bowling strength. “We focused on reading conditions early,” Azam said after the game, praising his team’s balanced approach and support from fans.
Captain Salman Agha added that Azam’s consistency inspires the squad, while Australia’s captain conceded his side never found momentum. The record break underscores Azam’s standing as one of T20 cricket’s most reliable batsmen.