A New Milestone for Pakistan’s Star Batter
Babar Azam, the star batter of the Pakistan cricket team, has achieved yet another significant milestone in Test cricket. The former captain completed 4,000 runs in Test matches during the opening Test against South Africa. He needed just three runs to reach the landmark, which he accomplished on the first day of the match. However, his innings were short-lived as he was dismissed after scoring just four runs.
Babar Azam’s Unique Achievement
This match played at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, is the 56th Test of Babar Azam’s career. With this achievement, Babar has become the third player globally and the only Pakistani to score 4,000 runs in all three formats of international cricket—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. His consistency across formats highlights his status as one of the modern greats in cricket.
Boxing Day Test in Centurion
The first match of the two-Test series is part of the Boxing Day tradition, with South Africa hosting Pakistan at Centurion’s SuperSport Park. South Africa won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that proved fruitful as Pakistan’s batting struggled.
Pakistan’s Batting Woes Continue
Pakistan’s batting lineup faltered once again, managing only 211 runs in their first innings. South Africa’s disciplined bowling attack exposed the vulnerabilities of the visitors, leaving Pakistan in a precarious position early in the match.
Looking Ahead
While Babar Azam’s personal achievement is a moment of pride, the team’s performance raises concerns. Pakistan will need a strong comeback in the remainder of the match to stay competitive in the series. Fans hope that Babar’s milestone will inspire the team to deliver a better performance in the upcoming innings.
