Babar Azam becomes second-fastest batsman to reach 3,000 ODI runs

Pakistan's Babar Azam has become the second-fastest batsman to reach 3,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat during his knock of 101*(127) against New Zealand in 2019 World Cup on Wednesday. Azam reached the milestone in his 68th innings, overtaking ex-West Indies captain Viv Richards (69). South Africa's Hashim Amla is the fastest batsman to reach 3,000 ODI runs (57 innings).