Babar Azam Equals Record for Fastest 6,000 ODI Runs

Pakistan’s star batter achieves the milestone in just 123 innings, tying with Hashim Amla.

By M Muzamil Shami - February 15, 2025

      Babar Azam celebrates his 6,000th ODI run milestone.

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the joint-fastest player to reach 6,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He achieved this remarkable feat in his 123rd innings, equaling South Africa’s Hashim Amla’s record.

Adding to his accolades, Babar is now the fastest Asian cricketer to surpass 6,000 ODI runs, breaking Virat Kohli’s previous record of 136 innings.

The prolific batter is now the 11th Pakistani cricketer to achieve this milestone. Other legendary Pakistani players who have crossed the 6,000-run mark in ODIs include Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Yousuf, Saeed Anwar, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Javed Miandad, Younis Khan, Saleem Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, and Ejaz Ahmed.

Babar Azam reached this milestone with his 10th run in today’s crucial Tri-Nation Series final against New Zealand at Karachi Stadium.