Babar Azam Breaks Kohli Mark as Pakistan Dominate Australia

Pakistan’s T20I series win over Australia showed clear intent. The team played with a fresh mindset. Everyone stepped up and did their job. That raised an obvious question: where does Babar fit into this version of the side?

Babar Azam’s unbeaten fifty took him to the top of the T20I half-century list, drawing both applause and close attention to his T20 form.

Most Half-Centuries In T20Is

• 39* by Babar Azam Pakistan in 132 innings
• 38 by Virat Kohli India in 117 innings
• 32 by Rohit Sharma India in 151 innings
• 30 by Mohammad Rizwan Pakistan in 93 innings
• 28 by David Warner in 110 innings
• 28 by Jos Buttler in 132 innings

Although he keeps breaking records, the pace and intent raise a question

Babar brought up his 39th T20I fifty with a steady 50 not out off 36 balls. The record now puts him ahead of Kohli’s 38. Still, the knock split opinion. Records aside, doubts remain about his role. Is Babar the right fit for T20 cricket?

T20 cricket has changed pace. Powerplay explosions rule. Middle-overs caution draws heat. Babar’s knock steadied Pakistan, but critics continue to ask if his tempo fits today’s demands. Numbers shine but the impact gets debated.

A Sweep With Bigger Meaning

With Babar anchoring, Pakistan posted 207 for 5. Nawaz then ripped through Australia with 5 for 18 as they collapsed for 96 in 16.5 overs.

The 3–0 sweep lifts confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup. It also fuels selection debates. Should Babar stay central to T20 plans, or focus on ODIs and Tests, where his impact looks stronger and more natural?

Pakistan sealed the win by 111 runs, Australia’s biggest defeat in T20Is. The series ended in dominant fashion, and Babar Azam’s record stood at the heart of a performance that kept fans talking long after the game ended.