Babar Azam Record: The second Test match of the series between South Africa and Pakistan (SA vs PAK) is currently underway in Cape Town, where Pakistan’s team appears to be facing significant challenges. Despite this, Babar Azam has achieved a remarkable milestone during the match.
Babar Azam has achieved a remarkable milestone
Pakistani star cricketer Babar Azam has become the third Asian batsman, following Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, to reach this notable accomplishment. Specifically, Babar has recorded the third-highest number of scores exceeding 50 runs by an Asian batsman in South Africa within the Test format. He remains unbeaten after scoring a half-century in the second innings of the Cape Town Test, marking his fifth score of 50 or more in South Africa, achieved over 10 innings.
Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the first place in the record list
Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record for the most 50-plus scores in South Africa in Test matches, having played 15 matches and amassed 1161 runs at an average of 46.44, which includes 8 scores above 50. Virat Kohli ranks second on this list, with impressive statistics of 891 runs in 9 Test matches at an average of 49.50, featuring 6 scores above 50. In the ongoing match in Cape Town, South African batsmen have delivered an outstanding performance, with the Proteas scoring 610 runs before losing all their wickets. Ryan Rickelton was the standout performer, scoring 259 runs and achieving his first double century in Test cricket.
194 all-out in first innings to 204 for 0 in second innings in a single Day in Test cricket 🤯
– Typical Pakistan, led by Shan Masood & Babar Azam. pic.twitter.com/uBQp5f2Gk2
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 5, 2025
In response, the entire Pakistani team was dismissed for just 194 runs in their first innings, failing to avoid the follow-on. However, Pakistan has made a strong start in their second innings.