Babar Azam First Asian to Score 3000 Runs in WTC, Outpaces Gill & Pant
Babar Azam has made history in the cricketing world by becoming the first Asian player to score 3,000 runs in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). This milestone comes amid a backdrop of recent struggles where he averaged only 24.52 in his last three years of Test cricket.
Babar Azam Sets WTC Record
Notably, Babar achieved this record despite having played fewer matches than prominent figures like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While both of these players have more Test appearances, it is Babar who has reached this benchmark first.
Current competitors in this race included Indian stars Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill. Pant is currently sidelined by injury, while Gill had an opportunity during the India vs. West Indies Test series. However, Gill remains 174 runs away from the 3,000-run milestone.
Current Standing of Babar Azam in WTC
As of now, Babar Azam is unbeaten on 23 runs in the ongoing first Test match against South Africa in Lahore. This position places him as the eighth-highest run-scorer in WTC history, and he is on track to surpass England’s Zak Crawley, who has 3,041 runs.
Top Asian Run Scorers in WTC
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | Pakistan | 37* | 3,021 | 196 | 48.72 | 2 | 18 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 39* | 2,826 | 194 | 43.47 | 1 | 8 |
| Rishabh Pant | India | 38 | 2,731 | 146 | 43.34 | 1 | 6 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 40 | 2,716 | 241 | 41.15 | 1 | 9 |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | Sri Lanka | 35 | 2,642 | 244 | 40.64 | 1 | 6 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 46 | 2,617 | 254* | 35.36 | 1 | 11 |
Babar Azam continues to make his mark in international cricket, solidifying his place as a leading force in the WTC. Fans and analysts alike will be eagerly watching to see how his performance evolves in the upcoming matches.
