Babar Azam makes unique record in second T20I against England

Babar Azam 800 T20 runs

Pakistan captain Babar Azam achieved a unique record during the second T20I international against England as he completed 8000 T20 runs.

The skipper, who has had a blue patch in the shortest format of late, made his first T20 50 in 2022. In the process, he also surpassed the 8000 T20 runs and became the only second Pakistani cricketer after Shoaib Malik to achieve this milestone.

With his brilliant knock of 64* off 43 (and counting), Babar Azam not only made a unique record but also put Pakistan on track for a successful chase of 200 runs against England.

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At the time of filing this story, Pakistan are 125/0 in 13 overs, requiring another 75 off 42 balls with all 10 wickets in hands.

Both Babar (64*), and Mohammad Rizwan (60) have completed their fifties. Catch Pakistan vs England live action with CricketTribe.