Boxing Day cricket always brings drama, and this year was no exception. Pakistan’s star batter, Babar Azam, added another remarkable milestone to his glittering career during the opening day of the Test series against South Africa at Centurion. While his innings was cut short, the moment he achieved 4000 Test runs stood out as a testament to his class and consistency.
A Boundary for the Books
It didn’t take long for Babar to reach the milestone. He needed just three runs to hit the 4000-mark, and in his typical elegant style, he got there with a boundary. Facing Corbin Bosch, Babar flicked a low full delivery past square leg, sending the ball racing to the fence. It was the kind of shot we’ve come to expect from him—pure grace and precision.
There were no over-the-top celebrations, just a quiet acknowledgment of the moment. That’s Babar for you—always focused, always composed.
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Elite Company
With this achievement, Babar joins an exclusive group of modern cricket legends. He’s now one of only three players in history to score over 4000 Test runs, 5000 ODI runs, and 2000 T20I runs. The others? Virat Kohli and Ross Taylor—pretty elite company if you ask us!
This feat highlights Babar’s versatility and ability to adapt across formats. Whether it’s grinding in Test matches, chasing down totals in ODIs, or crafting match-winning knocks in T20Is, he continues to deliver.
An Early Exit
Unfortunately, the celebration was short-lived. Just after reaching the milestone, Babar was dismissed by Dane Paterson for a total of four runs. A probing delivery outside off found the edge, and the South African fielders made no mistake. It was a disappointing end to what could have been another memorable knock.
While his early dismissal might sting, milestones like this are a reminder of Babar’s greatness. At just 29 years old, he has many years of cricket ahead of him. The way he’s going, it’s not far-fetched to think he could break even more records and set new benchmarks for the next generation.
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