# Babar Azam 16,000 international runs: fifth Pakistani to the mark, passes Amla's 141-innings record

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Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 19 Oct 2026
Updated: 19 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 19 Oct 2026

> His 45 against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi took him to 16,038 runs and the most ODI runs by anyone after 141 innings.

**Babar Azam became the fifth Pakistani batter to reach 16,000 international runs when he made 45 off 57 balls against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday 18 October, in the opening ODI of the home tri-series.** (بابر اعظم 16 ہزار رنز) The innings also gave him the most ODI runs by any batter after 141 innings, [Express](https://www.express.pk/story/2838978/babar-azam-breaks-record-of-south-african-legend-hashim-amla-2838978) and [ANI](https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/babar-azam-becomes-5th-pakistan-batter-to-reach-16000-international-runs20261018180553/) reported.

Pakistan made 305 on the back of Salman Agha's 107 and won by 37 runs. Our [tri-series page](/news/cricket/pakistan-tri-series-schedule-results) has the full scorecard summary and the fixtures still to come.

## Babar's numbers after Rawalpindi

| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 66 | 4,771 | 42.98 | 9 |
| ODIs | 144 | 6,671 | 53.36 | 20 |
| T20Is | 145 | 4,596 | 38.94 | 3 |
| **All** | **355** | **16,038** | **45.30** | **32** |

He also has 111 international fifties, and his best score is 196 in Tests.

## The Amla record

After 141 ODI innings Babar has 6,671 runs. Hashim Amla had 6,626 at the same stage, so Babar is now 45 ahead, with Virat Kohli third on 6,224.

## Pakistan's 16,000 club

1. Inzamam-ul-Haq: 20,541 runs in 495 matches
2. Younis Khan: 17,790 runs in 408 matches
3. Mohammad Yousuf: 17,134 runs in 374 matches
4. Javed Miandad: 16,213 runs in 357 matches
5. Babar Azam: 16,038 runs in 355 matches

Babar got there in fewer matches than any of the four ahead of him. At his 2026 rate (742 runs in 18 matches) he would pass Miandad's 16,213 within about five more games.

## What is next

Babar has 20 ODI hundreds, level with Saeed Anwar for the most by a Pakistani, so his next one sets the national record. The remaining fixtures are on the [tri-series page](/news/cricket/pakistan-tri-series-schedule-results).

## Frequently asked questions

**How many international runs has Babar Azam scored?**

16,038 runs in 355 matches across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, after the tri-series ODI against Sri Lanka on 18 October 2026.

**Which Pakistanis have 16,000 international runs?**

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan, Mohammad Yousuf, Javed Miandad and Babar Azam.

## Sources

- Babar Azam becomes 5th Pakistan batter to reach 16,000 international runs (ANI): https://www.aninews.in/news/sports/cricket/babar-azam-becomes-5th-pakistan-batter-to-reach-16000-international-runs20261018180553/
- Babar Azam breaks record of South African legend Hashim Amla (Express): https://www.express.pk/story/2838978/babar-azam-breaks-record-of-south-african-legend-hashim-amla-2838978
- Babar Azam Achieves Another Historic Milestone in International Cricket (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/19/babar-azam-achieves-another-historic-milestone-in-international-cricket/

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