T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni's Record

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan's Babar Azam set a new record by becoming the highest run-scorer as a captain in ICC T20 World Cup tournament history.

After holding the top position for many years, MS Dhoni (529 runs as captain in 29 innings) has been surpassed by Babar Azam. ( Image Source :PTI )

Babar Azam Breaks MS Dhoni Record: The T20 World Cup 2024 has been a forgettable tournament for Babar Azam, as Pakistan failed to qualify for the Super 8 after initial losses, drawing widespread criticism. However, Babar managed to break a significant record of MS Dhoni by leading his team to a win against Ireland on Sunday (June 16).

Babar Azam set a new record by becoming the highest run-scorer as a captain in ICC T20 World Cup tournament history. He achieved this milestone by scoring 32 runs in Pakistan's group stage match against Ireland, bringing his total to 549 runs in 17 T20 World Cup innings.

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Most runs as captain in T20 World Cups:

549 - Babar Azam (17 innings)*
529 - MS Dhoni (29 innings)
527 - Kane Williamson (19 innings)
360 - M Jayawardene (11 innings)
352 - Graeme Smith (16 innings)

After holding the top position for many years, MS Dhoni (529 runs as captain in 29 innings) has been surpassed by Babar Azam.

The Pakistan skipper achieved this feat in only 17 innings, replacing Dhoni as the highest run-scorer as a captain in T20 World Cup history.

Despite an average of 34.47 and a relatively lower strike rate of 112.64, Babar Azam has managed to secure the top spot. 

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In their final T20 World Cup 2024 group stage match on Sunday, Pakistan secured a narrow three-wicket win over Ireland. Despite the win, the 'Men in Green' were unable to qualify for the Super 8s stage of the tournament.

In the post-match press conference following PAK vs IRE match, Babar Azam addressed Pakistan's failure to progress to the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage.

After PAK vs IRE match, Babar Azam commented, "We performed well, especially with early wickets in bowling. While our batting struggled, we managed to win with contributions from the lower order. The bowling was effective given the conditions favored our fast bowlers. We missed opportunities against USA and India."

Azam added, "I am flexible with my batting position. Whether opening or at number 3, I will adapt to the team's needs. We have talented players, and after a few days' rest, we will analyze our mistakes. As a team, our performance in this tournament hasn't been up to our standards."