Watch: Babar Azam Leaves Behind All Asian Batters in Unique Record
Pakistani star batter Babar Azam achieved a remarkable milestone during the opening Test against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The former captain became the first Asian Batter and eighth overall player to cross 3000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship, highlighting his exceptional consistency and class.
As per official figures, the right-hander has now scored 3020 runs in 67 innings, surpassing all Asian batters in WTC history with his latest batting milestone.
India batter Shubman Gill follows with 2826 runs in 71 innings, while Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma remain next on the list of Asian performers.
Asian Batters in ICC World Test Championship
| Player Name | Country | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 67 | 3020 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 71 | 2826 |
| Rishabh Pant | India | 67 | 2731 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 69 | 2716 |
On the global chart, England batter Joe Root leads with 6080 runs, joined by Ben Stokes and Zak Crawley among the world’s leading run scorers.
Australian elite quartet includes Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and Usman Khawaja, each maintaining strong averages in the competition.
Overall Run Scorers in ICC World Test Championship
| Player Name | Country | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | England | 6080 |
| Ben Stokes | England | 3616 |
| Steve Smith | Australia | 4278 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | Australia | 4225 |
| Travis Head | Australia | 3300 |
| Usman Khawaja | Australia | 3288 |
| Zak Crawley | England | 3041 |
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 3020 |
At stumps, Pakistan reached 308 for five, with Mohammad Rizwan unbeaten on 60 and Salman Ali Agha holding firm with 49 runs.
Their determined 109-run partnership rescued Pakistan from a sudden middle-order collapse that had threatened early momentum in the innings.
Earlier, Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq built a crucial 161-run stand for the second wicket, providing stability after the loss of an early opener.
South African bowlers, however, fought back strongly with disciplined spells, claiming quick wickets before Rizwan and Salman revived Pakistan innings.
