Babar Azam World Test Championship Record – Kohli & Sharma Beat
News Context
At a glance
- Babar Azam has become the first Asian batter to surpass 3000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC).
- this is a feat that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not yet achieved.
- Despite a recent lean run in international cricket,Babar Azam continues to make significant contributions in the WTC.
Babar Azam Achieves WTC Milestone
Published: October 13, 2025
Babar Azam has become the first Asian batter to surpass 3000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC).
this is a feat that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have not yet achieved.
Key Details
- Record Achieved: First Asian batter to reach 3000 WTC runs.
- Match Where Record Was Set: First Test against South Africa, first innings.
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium,lahore.
- Runs at Record Time: 3021 runs.
- Matches Played: 37
- Innings played: 67
- Centuries: 8
- Half-Centuries: 18
WTC Top Run Scorers (as of Oct 13,2025)
| Rank | Player | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Root (England) | 6080 | 69 |
| 8 | Babar Azam (pakistan) | 3021 | 37 |
Despite a recent lean run in international cricket,Babar Azam continues to make significant contributions in the WTC.