Babar Azam etched his name deeper into cricketing history by becoming the first player to score 4000 runs in the Pakistan Super League, achieving the landmark during the Peshawar Zalmi clash against Lahore Qalandars in Karachi. The milestone further cements his legacy as the most consistent and prolific batter the league has seen.
The Peshawar Zalmi captain reached the feat in just over 100 innings, maintaining an impressive average and showcasing his trademark ability to anchor innings while scoring at a steady rate.
Dominance Across Franchises
Throughout his PSL career, Babar Azam has represented multiple teams, including Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, and now Peshawar Zalmi. Across 100+ matches, he has accumulated over 4000 runs with remarkable consistency.
His record includes:
- 2 centuries
- 37 half-centuries
- Average above 45
- Strike rate close to 128
These numbers underline his reliability and longevity at the highest level of franchise cricket.
PSL’s Leading Run-Scorers
Babar sits comfortably at the top of the all-time run charts, well ahead of his peers:
- Babar Azam – 4004 runs
- Fakhar Zaman – 3018 runs
- Mohammad Rizwan – 2853 runs
- Rilee Rossouw – 2366 runs
- Shoaib Malik – 2350 runs
The gap highlights his sustained excellence and dominance in the competition.
Record-Breaking Run in T20 Cricket
This milestone came shortly after Babar achieved another historic feat while representing Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 11 against Karachi Kings — becoming the fastest player to reach 12,000 T20 runs.
He surpassed Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli by reaching the landmark in just 338 innings, reinforcing his stature among modern greats of the format.
A Legacy Built on Consistency
What sets Babar apart is not just the volume of runs, but the consistency with which he delivers season after season. His ability to adapt, build innings, and lead from the front has made him the benchmark for batting excellence in the PSL.
The milestone triggered widespread praise from fans and experts alike, many hailing him as the undisputed “King of PSL.”
With several seasons still ahead of him, Babar Azam’s record tally is likely to grow even further, raising the bar for future generations in Pakistan’s premier T20 competition.
