Rohit Sharma smashes T20I records, surpasses Babar Azam

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has set a new milestone by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals (T20Is), surpassing Pakistan's Babar Azam. 

This achievement came during the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match against Australia at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Ground on Monday.

Sharma now has 4,165 runs in 149 T20I innings, boasting an impressive strike rate of 140.64 and an average of 32.10. He overtook Babar Azam, who had previously held the record with 4,145 runs in 116 innings, with an average of 41.03 and a strike rate of 129.08.

Top T20I Run-Scorers:

1. Rohit Sharma — 4,165 runs in 149 innings
2. Babar Azam — 4,145 runs in 116 innings
3. Virat Kohli — 4,103 runs in 115 innings
4. Paul Stirling — 3,601 runs in 144 innings
5. Martin Guptill — 3,531 runs in 118 innings

In the same match, Sharma also became the first player in T20Is to hit 200 sixes. He delivered a stunning performance, hitting eight sixes and bringing his total to 207. This achievement not only made him the leading six-hitter in T20Is but also propelled him past David Warner and Jos Buttler to become the second-highest six-hitter in T20 World Cup history.

Most Sixes in Men's T20Is:

1. Rohit Sharma — 207 sixes in 150 innings
2. Martin Guptill — 173 sixes in 118 innings
3. Jos Buttler — 137 sixes in 113 innings
4. Glenn Maxwell — 133 sixes in 103 innings
5. Nicholas Pooran — 132 sixes in 87 innings

Sharma’s powerful batting took a toll on the Australian bowlers, underscoring his dominance in the shorter format of the game. His aggressive style not only entertained fans but also cemented his status as one of the greatest T20I batsmen.

The match began with Australia winning the toss and opting to bowl first, a decision that gave Rohit Sharma the opportunity to lead India’s charge with the bat. His remarkable performance has further solidified his reputation and provided a significant boost to India’s campaign in the T20 World Cup.