Pakistan's cricket team captain Babar Azam has become the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in the one day international matches. He make the 5000 run-mark in 97 matches. Babar Azam break the record of Hashim Amla who made 5000 runs in 101 matches.
After getting 1st position Babar Azam moved Hashim Amla to the 2nd number,and the former West Indian legend Viv Richards moved to third position as Sir Viv Richard made 5000 runs in 114 matches. Indian batter Virat Kohli had made 5000 runs in 114 innings, while Australia's left-handed batter David Warner crossed the 5000 runs in 115 matches.
Babar Azam made his 18th century with a delightful strike rate of 107(117) against New Zealand in 4th ODI match of the series of 5 ODI matches at the National Stadium, Karachi on Friday. His knock could turn out to be crucial as Pakistan eyes the top spot in the ODI team rankings.
Pakistan wear at the 5th number on the ODI rankings before the series of five-match between Pakistan and New Zealand with a rating of 106 but now Pakistan have jumped to the third with consecutive performances at home. At the same time New Zealand, who were second in ODI Ranking have slipped down to the fifth spot.
