The achievement places the former Pakistan skipper in an elite group of international leaders who have excelled with the bat while managing their respective sides in the tournament. Babar reached the 2,000-run mark in just 41 innings, establishing himself as the third-fastest player to achieve the feat behind Joe Root and Dimuth Karunaratne, who both reached the landmark in 40 innings.
A landmark performance in the series
Babar’s path to the milestone was confirmed during a vital 76-run contribution from 103 balls. His innings was marked by aggressive intent, featuring 11 boundaries and a six struck against England fast bowler Jofra Archer. This performance pushed his total tally as captain in the World Test Championship to 2,015 runs.
This knock served as a timely return to form for the batter, representing his first half-century of the current three-Test series. Having been sidelined for the opening match due to injury, his return to the crease proved pivotal for Pakistan as they looked to mount a fightback in the final Test of the series.
Joining an exclusive list of captains
By crossing the 2,000-run threshold, Babar joins a distinguished list of international captains who have dominated in the World Test Championship. England’s Joe Root, who is also participating in the current Test, leads the group, with Ben Stokes and Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne also featuring among the select few to have reached the mark.
While Root and Karunaratne share the record for the fastest arrival at the milestone, Babar’s efficiency in reaching the figure in 41 innings highlights his consistency as a leader. Ben Stokes, the other member of this exclusive club, reached the 2,000-run milestone in 61 innings. As the series concludes, Babar’s contribution remains a focal point of Pakistan's efforts to compete against the English side.
