Babar Azam Breaks Virat Kohli’s Record for Most 50+ Scores in T20 Internationals
Lahore:Pakistan’s star batter **Babar Azam** has achieved another milestone in T20 international cricket, surpassing Indian great **Virat Kohli** for the most 50-plus scores in the format.
Babar reached this landmark during the **third and final T20I against South Africa** in Lahore, where he scored **51 runs off 36 balls**, registering his **40th T20 international half-century**.
Before this innings, Babar was tied with Virat Kohli, both having 39 scores of fifty or more in T20Is. With this latest performance, Babar now stands alone at the top of the list.
🚨 @babarazam258 notches his 4️⃣0️⃣th fifty-plus score in T20Is – most for any batter in the format 🌟#PAKvSA | #GreenPeYaqeen | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/KGAkUuQoU1
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 1, 2025
It is noteworthy that after being dropped from the T20 side following the **Asia Cup 2025**, Babar made a strong return to the national squad for the home series against South Africa. His record-breaking innings marks a successful comeback to the shorter format.
