ISLAMBAD:Pakistan captain Babar Azam added another milestone to his illustrious career in T20 International cricket, breaking Virat Kohli’s record for the most half-centuries in the format. In the third and final T20I against South Africa in Lahore, Babar scored a fluent fifty off 36 balls, his 40th in T20Is, surpassing Kohli’s tally of 39.
The milestone reinforces Babar’s status as one of the most consistent performers in the shortest format of the game.
Earlier, Babar had equalled Kohli’s record with his 39th fifty, drawing comparisons between the two modern-day greats.
His latest achievement comes after a challenging period marked by criticism and doubts over his form.
Following Pakistan’s disappointing exit from the 2025 Asia Cup, Babar was dropped from the T20 squad, a decision that raised questions about his future in the format.
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