Pakistan’s prolific batsman Babar Azam has broken Virat Kohli’s record to become the fastest batter to score 30 List-A centuries. Babar Azam achieved this milestone during the Champions One-Day Cup match against the Dolphins on Thursday, where he scored a commanding century, silencing his critics and reaffirming his status as one of the premier batsmen in the world.
Babar Azam’s innings was a masterclass in batting, as he scored 104 runs off just 100 balls, including seven boundaries and three sixes. His performance was instrumental in leading the Stallions to a resounding 174-run victory over the Dolphins. Despite facing criticism from former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed during the match, Babar Azam remained unfazed and focused on his game.
Babar’s century not only helped his team secure a win but also etched his name in the record books. He surpassed Indian cricket star Virat Kohli to become the fastest player to reach 30 List-A centuries, achieving this feat in just 180 innings.
Here’s the list of the quickest batters to 30 List-A hundreds:
| Innings | Player |
|---|---|
| 180 | Babar Azam |
| 199 | Virat Kohli |
| 225 | Hashim Amla |
| 259 | Martin Guptill |
| 262 | Shikhar Dhawan |
| 267 | Sachin Tendulkar |
| 275 | Rohit Sharma |
During the match, Sarfaraz Ahmed, from behind the stumps, was heard making remarks about Babar’s performance, suggesting that the crowd’s chants of “Babar, Babar” were premature. However, Babar Azam chose not to respond to the criticism directly, letting his bat do the talking instead. Fans are hoping Babar Azam is able to continue his current form heading into the three-match Test series against England at home.