The final match of the tri-series being played between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa is being played. In this match being played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has touched a big record.
Babar Azam Equals Hashim Amla’s Record for Fastest 6000 ODI Runs
As soon as Babar completed his 10 runs in this match, he created history. He has become the fastest batsman to score six thousand runs in ODI cricket. In this case, Babar has equaled South African legend Hashim Amla. At the same time, he has left behind former Indian captain Virat Kohli.
Babar achieved this record in 123 innings of 126 matches. Amla also completed his six thousand ODI runs in 123 innings in the year 2015. Whereas Virat Kohli has done this feat in 136 innings of 144 ODIs. Kohli completed six thousand runs in ODIs against Sri Lanka in 2014.
Pakistan vs New Zealand Final – A Historic Milestone for Babar Azam
Former Australian batsman David Warner and former New Zealand captain are jointly at third place in this list. Both have scored 6 thousand ODI runs in 139 innings.
Shikhar Dhawan, Joe Root, Viv Richards & Other ODI Legends
While at fifth place in this list is Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who achieved this milestone in 140 innings.
At sixth place are England legend Joe Root and West Indies great batsman Sir Viv Richards. Both had completed six thousand runs in 141 innings. At eighth place is South Africa’s Quinton de Kock. De Kock had done this feat in 142 innings. At the same time, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly had scored six thousand runs in 147 innings.
