Babar Azam set another record beating legends like Viv Richards and Virat Kohli while batting against Afghanistan in the second ODI at Hambantota.
The Afghans, powered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz's blistering 151, posted 300 on the board in their 50 overs.
In response, Pakistan started well but lost Fakar Zaman at 52, which prompted Azam to walk into the centre.
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After playing 100 ODI innings, Azam boasts of having 5114 runs at an average of 58.49 which is the highest in history. West Indies legend Viv Richards stands third with 4607 runs with an average of 53.18 while Indian stalwart Virat Kohli is further below with 4230 runs at an average of 49.76.
Hashim Amla occupies the second spot with 4946 runs at an average of 53.18.
Azam also scored the most centuries and fifties with 18 and 26 respectively after 100 innings. While Kohli had just 13 centuries and 23 fifties at this stage of his career.
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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: Who has the most runs in the first 100 innings in ODIs?
| Rank | Name | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s |
| 1 | Babar Azam | 5119* | 58.49 | 18 | 26 |
| 2 | Hashim Amla | 4946 | 53.18 | 17 | 25 |
| 3 | Viv Richards | 4607 | 56.87 | 8 | 34 |
| 4 | Shai Hope | 4436 | 50.40 | 14 | 21 |
| 5 | Joe Root | 4428 | 50.89 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 | Shikhar Dhawan | 4343 | 46.20 | 13 | 25 |
| 7 | David Warner | 4272 | 44.50 | 14 | 17 |
| 8 | Gordon Greenidge | 4254 | 47.79 | 10 | 25 |
| 9 | Virat Kohli | 4230 | 49.76 | 13 | 23 |
| 10 | Kane Williamson | 4180 | 46.44 | 8 | 27 |
(* Babar Azam batting at 30 while writing)
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