On Thursday, Babar Azam (former captain of Pakistan's cricket team) made history by becoming the fastest player to score 12,000 runs in T20 cricket during a match in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. Achieving this milestone in just 338 innings, he surpassed the previous record held by Chris Gayle, who reached the mark in 343 innings. In the match against Karachi Kings, Babar played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 87 runs, contributing to a total of 246/3 for Peshawar Zalmi. This victory propelled Peshawar to the second position in the PSL standings. Babar's achievement adds to his accolades, as he is now the second Pakistani batter to surpass 12,000 runs in T20s, following Shoaib Malik. Babar's performance comes after a recent exchange with a journalist regarding his finishing abilities compared to Virat Kohli, which he firmly addressed. His consistent performance has drawn comparisons with Kohli, especially during Kohli's dip in form, but Babar has always maintained a respectful rivalry with the Indian star.