By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 18, 2025 | 02:21 pm

**Pakistan’s Star Cricketer Fakhar Zaman Surpasses 8,000 Runs in T20 Cricket**

Pakistan’s prominent left-handed batter, Fakhar Zaman, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing the 8,000-run mark in T20 cricket. This achievement came during Pakistan’s Asia Cup clash against the UAE on Wednesday at the Dubai International Stadium.

In the match, Fakhar played a match-winning innings, scoring 50 runs from just 36 balls, including two fours and three sixes, helping Pakistan post a total of 146/9. This innings marked his 55th fifty in T20 cricket and underscored his importance in the team’s batting lineup.

Let’s take a closer look at the Pakistan batters who have scored 8,000 or more runs in the T20 format:

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### #4 Fakhar Zaman – 8,017 Runs
Fakhar has amassed 8,017 runs from 293 innings across 303 T20 matches, maintaining an average of 28.53 with a strike rate of 135.62. His tally includes three centuries and 55 fifties, according to ESPNcricinfo. In 105 T20 Internationals, he has scored 2,194 runs at an average of 23.84, including 13 fifties.

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### #3 Mohammad Rizwan – 8,648 Runs
Although not part of the ongoing Asia Cup squad, Mohammad Rizwan continues to shine in T20 cricket. In 292 matches, Rizwan has scored 8,648 runs, featuring 71 fifties and three centuries. He boasts an impressive average of 43.34 and a strike rate of 125.89. In 106 T20Is, Rizwan has accumulated 3,414 runs at an outstanding average of 47.41, including 31 fifties and one hundred.

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### #2 Babar Azam – 11,330 Runs
Babar Azam, who has captained Pakistan in three T20 World Cup tournaments, remains one of the finest T20 batters. Across 320 T20 matches, he has scored 11,330 runs at an average of 43.07 and a strike rate of 129.33. His record includes 11 centuries and 93 fifties. In the international arena, Babar has scored 4,223 runs from 128 T20Is at an average of 39.83, with 36 fifties and three hundreds.

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### #1 Shoaib Malik – 13,571 Runs
Topping this elite list is veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik, the fifth-highest run-scorer in T20 history. Malik has compiled 13,571 runs in 557 matches with an average of 36.44 and a strike rate of 127.24. He has scored 83 fifties in the format, with a highest score of 95*. Malik last represented Pakistan in 2021 but remains a prolific scorer with 2,435 runs in 124 T20Is at an average of 31.21, including nine fifties.

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These players have been instrumental in Pakistan’s success across T20 cricket and continue to inspire cricket fans with their consistency and match-winning performances.
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