This achievement comes in Babar’s 37th Test match, making it a remarkable feat in his already illustrious career

LAHORE: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-Oct 13rd, 2025) Pakistan cricket team’s star batter, Babar Azam, has etched his name in history by becoming the first Asian player to reach the landmark of 3,000 runs in the World Test Championship.

Babar achieved this significant milestone on Monday during the first Test match of the two-match series against South Africa at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium.

In his team's first innings, Babar scored 23 runs, bringing his total in the World Test Championship to 3,000 runs.

This achievement comes in Babar’s 37th Test match, making it a remarkable feat in his already illustrious career. So far, the right-handed batter has scored 18 half-centuries and 8 centuries in the World Test Championship.

With this milestone, Babar Azam joins an elite list of cricketers who have crossed the 3,000-run mark in the World Test Championship. Notable Names include England’s Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Zak Crawley, as well as Australia’s Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, and Usman Khawaja.

However, the record for most runs in the history of the World Test Championship is still held by England's Joe Root, who has accumulated a total of 6,080 runs across 69 matches.

Babar’s achievement further solidifies his reputation as one of the leading batsmen in the world, and his consistency in Test cricket continues to impress both fans and experts alike.

Key Stats:

Babar Azam’s Test Career (World Test Championship):

Matches Played: 37
Total Runs: 3,000+
Half-Centuries: 18
Centuries: 8

As Babar Azam continues to impress with his performances on the international stage, his place among the modern greats of Test cricket is becoming more and more assured.