Babar Azam Scripts History, Becomes Quickest Batter To Score 5000 Runs In ODI Format

The 28-year-old batter took 97 innings and broke Amla’s record.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam scripted history as he became the fastest batter to reach to 5,000 runs one-day international. He achieved this milestone on Friday during the fourth match against New Zealand in Karachi. (Getty)

Earlier, South Africa’s Hashim Amla held the record for the fastest 5000 runs in ODI cricket as he reached the landmark in 101 innings. The 28-year-old batter took 97 innings and broke Amla’s record. (Getty)

In the list of batters who scored the quickest 5000 runs in ODI cricket, Hashim Amla (101) holds the second position now, followed by Viv Richards (114), Virat Kohli (114), and David Warner (115). (Getty)

The Pakistan batter has been holding the No.1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings for the past two years. (Getty)

Last week, he also became the second-quickest Asian player to make 12,000 international runs. (Getty)