Pakistan's Babar Azam on the Verge of Historic Feat in ODI Cricket

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam is set to make history in the second ODI against South Africa, needing just 168 runs to break Hashim Amla's record for the fastest to 6000 ODI runs. Azam currently has 5905 runs in 119 innings and is on the cusp of surpassing Virat Kohli and Amla's record, while also eyeing Saeed Anwar's milestone of most centuries by a Pakistani cricketer.

Azam had already broken MS Dhoni's record for the most half-centuries against SENA nations (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) with a half-century in the second ODI against South Africa, taking his tally to 39. He formed an impressive 115-run partnership with Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 80 off 82, before being out. Pakistan posted 329/9 in 50 overs, with Kamran Ghulam contributing 63 off 32. In response, South Africa was bowled out for 248, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring 97. The series is now 2-0 in favor of Pakistan, with the third ODI scheduled for December 22.

Azam's impressive performance has not only brought him closer to breaking multiple records but also strengthened his position as one of the top batters in international cricket. His impending record-breaking feat, coupled with his pursuit of Saeed Anwar's record of most centuries by a Pakistani cricketer, has set the stage for an exciting conclusion to the series. With just one more century needed to match Anwar's record of 20, Azam is all set to make history and etch his name in the annals of cricket.

As the third ODI approaches, cricket fans and followers of world cricket will closely watch Azam's progress as he chases these records, keeping in mind that Pakistan is already leading the series 2-0. Moreover, Babar Azam has an opportunity to surpass Virat Kohli in scoring 6000 runs in ODI cricket ahead of the Indian batter, thereby increasing his batting supremacy in the format as well.