Babar Azam: After hitting 50* against Australia on 1st Feb 2026, Babar Azam i snow holding the record of most fifties in T20 International cricket, surpassing Virat Kohli to become the most consistent batsman in the format. As of now, Babar has scored 39 fifties and has surpassed Virat Kohli 38 fifties.
🔥 Babar Azam – Most Fifties in T20 Internationals (T20Is)
Babar Azam now holds the record for the most fifties in T20 International cricket, surpassing Virat Kohli to become the most consistent batsman in the format.
📊 Babar Azam T20I Fifty Record
- Fifties: 39+
- Matches: 120+
- Innings: 110+
- Runs: 4500+
- Highest Score: 122
- Average: ~40
👉 Babar overtook Kohli in 2026 to become No.1 in this list
📈 Most Fifties in T20 Internationals (Top Players)
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest | 50+ Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam (PAK) | 120+ | 110+ | 4500+ | 122 | 39+ |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 115 | 107 | 4000+ | 122* | 38 |
| Rohit Sharma (IND) | 148 | 140 | 3853 | 118 | 33 |
| David Warner (AUS) | 99 | 99 | 2894 | 100* | 25 |
| KL Rahul (IND) | 72 | 68 | 2265 | 110* | 24 |
👉 Babar Azam currently leads the list
🤯 How Babar Azam Broke Kohli’s Record
- Scored a match-winning fifty vs Australia (2026)
- Reached his 39th T20I half-century
- Surpassed Kohli’s long-standing record
👉 Became the leading fifty scorer in T20I history
🧠 Why This Record is Special
- Most fifties in the shortest format
- Consistency across multiple years
- Anchors innings under pressure
- Maintains strong average
👉 Shows Babar’s dominance in T20 internationals
⚔️ Babar Azam vs Virat Kohli (T20I Comparison)
| Stat | Babar Azam | Virat Kohli |
|---|---|---|
| 50+ Scores | 39+ | 38 |
| Runs | 4500+ | 4000+ |
| Average | ~40 | 50+ |
| Role | Anchor | Finisher/Anchor |
👉 Kohli still has higher average
👉 Babar leads in total fifties
🏆 Additional Achievements
Babar Azam
- Most T20I fifties (World Record)
- Among fastest to major run milestones
- Key player for Pakistan in all formats
Virat Kohli
- Former record holder
- 4000+ T20I runs
- 50+ batting average (rare in T20Is)
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FAQs
Who has the most fifties in T20 internationals?
Babar Azam holds the record for most fifties in T20 Internationals.
How many fifties has Babar Azam scored in T20Is?
Babar Azam has scored 39+ fifties in T20 internationals.
Who held the record before Babar Azam?
Virat Kohli previously held the record with 38 fifties.
Is Virat Kohli still among top T20I batsmen?
Yes, he remains one of the most consistent players with 4000+ runs and 50+ average.
Who is second in most fifties in T20Is?
Virat Kohli is currently second in the list.
Who has more T20I fifties – Babar Azam or Virat Kohli?
Babar Azam has more fifties than Virat Kohli and currently holds the record in T20 internationals.
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