Babar Surpasses Virat Kohli Record | Most T20I Fifties

🏏 Babar Azam Surpasses Virat Kohli’s Record for Most T20I Fifties

LAHORE | November 1, 2025 —
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has once again etched his name in cricket history, surpassing Virat Kohli’s record for the most fifty-plus scores in T20 internationals (T20Is).

Babar’s match-winning 68 off 47 balls, featuring nine fours, in the third and final T20I against South Africa at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, lifted him to 40 fifty-plus scores in T20Is — one ahead of Kohli’s 39.

India’s Rohit Sharma ranks third with 37, while Mohammad Rizwan follows with 31, and David Warner and Jos Buttler share fifth with 29 each.

📊 Most Fifty-Plus Scores in T20I Career

🏆 Babar’s Match-Winning Knock

Chasing a target of 140 runs, Pakistan secured a six-wicket victory with six balls to spare, thanks to Babar’s steady innings.

After losing Saim Ayub early for a duck, Babar anchored the chase with Sahibzada Farhan (19 off 18) and later added a crucial 76-run partnership with captain Salman Ali Agha (33 off 26).

Despite a brief late collapse, Faheem Ashraf and Usman Khan held their nerve to guide Pakistan home.

⚡ Pakistan’s Bowling Brilliance

Earlier, Pakistan opted to bowl first, restricting South Africa to 139 for nine in 20 overs.
Shaheen Afridi and Salman Mirza led the attack with disciplined spells that kept the Proteas batters in check.

The victory sealed a 2–1 T20I series win for Pakistan as both teams now move to Faisalabad for a three-match ODI series from November 4 to 8.

🌟 Babar’s Legacy in T20 Cricket

At just 31, Babar Azam continues to break records and solidify his place among the modern greats. His consistency and class have made him a symbol of Pakistan’s batting strength in the shortest format of the game.