Babar Azam Overtakes Kusal Mendis to Lead Run-Scoring PSL 11

Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 is in its final stages, and only one name is echoing everywhere: Babar Azam. When records are broken on the cricket field, it is fun and all, but when a player like Babar Azam breaks the record, then it becomes a way.

The innings played by Babar Azam in the Qualifier match against Islamabad United not only secured Peshawar Zalmi a ticket to the final but also ended the reign of Kusal Mendis. Well, this wonderful journey and Babar's record-breaking performance deserve all the praise.

The Qualifier match of PSL 11 was not just a contest between two teams, but it was also an invisible battle between the two top batsmen of the tournament, Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis. Before the start of the match, Kusal Mendis was occupying the top position with 500 runs. His tournament graph was very solid, and it seemed that he might lift the "Top Scorer" trophy this year. On the other hand, Babar Azam was in second position with 485 runs. Fans expected Babar to do something big, but no one thought that he would overtake Mendis in such an aggressive manner.

Babar Azam added a new dimension to batting in this match. He scored 103 runs off just 59 balls. The most notable aspect of this innings was his strike rate, which was 174.5. Critics often question Babar's strike rate, but in this match, he answered every question with his bat.

Inning ke Highlights:

Fours (4s): 12 (played shots to every corner of the ground).
Sixes (6s): 4 (long and powerful hits).
Opening Partnership: A quick partnership of 72 runs with Mohammad Haris provided the platform for Zalmi.

Babar kept the pressure on the bowlers from the start of the innings. Whether it was spin or fast bowling, he destroyed everyone. When Babar is in his zone, the fielders are mere spectators. Babar Azam completed his century by hitting 6 runs.

Overtaking Kusal Mendis

Before the match, Mendis had a 15-run lead. During the match, Kusal Mendis scored 41 runs, taking his total to 541 runs. However, Babar Azam played a brilliant innings of 103 runs, taking his total to 588 runs.

Babar Azam: 588 Runs (Rank 1)
Kusal Mendis: 541 Runs (Rank 2)

In this way, Babar has taken a convincing lead of 47 runs. Kusal Mendis had touched the 500 mark in 9 innings, but Babar surpassed him in his 10th innings and showed why he is called the "King".

Babar Azam achieved another Bara milestone in this match. This was the 4th century of his HBL PSL career. With this century, he has equalled the record of Usman Khan, who already had 4 PSL centuries.

Now Babar is at the top in the list of players who have scored the most centuries in the history of PSL. It's a testament to his hard work and consistency that he continues to improve year after year.

If we talk about Babar Azam's overall T20 career, he is now among the world's greatest players. Babar Azam now has so many centuries in the T20 format that he is closing in on Chris Gayle's world record. Chris Gayle is at the top with 22 hundreds, while Babar Azam is at the 2nd position with 13 hundreds. At the 3rd position is David Warner with 10 hundreds, while at the 4th position are Virat Kohli, Sahibzada Farhan, Quinton de Kock, Rilee Rossouw, and Abhishek Sharma.

It's a matter of pride for Pakistan that one of their players is breaking so many records on the global stage. Babar's technique and temperament set him apart from other players.

Babar Azam Aggressive Mindset

Babar Azam's strike rate has been a topic of much debate over the past few seasons. However, in PSL 11, we've seen a "new version" of him.

Part of Peshawar Zalmi's success lies in the chemistry between Babar and Mohammad Haris. The two shared a 72-run partnership in the Qualifiers. Haris helped Babar release pressure, allowing him time to build his innings. When Haris attacks, Babar assumes the anchor role, and once he's settled, he creates havoc.

Looking at his scores so far, Babar is ahead in every department:

PSL 11 Babar Azam Stats

Total Runs: 588
High Score: 103*
Strike Rate: 145+ (Season overall)
Centuries: 2
Fifties: 3

Peshawar Zalmi ab final mein pahunch chuki hai. Babar Azam ki form team ke liye sabse bari There is strength. Fans say that if Babar plays like this in the final, then no one can stop Peshawar Zalmi from becoming the champion of PSL 11.

Kusal Mendis may have come in at number two, but his role has also been very important for Zalmi. Together, both players have made Peshawar's batting the most dangerous line-up of the tournament.

Babar Azam has once again proved that he is not only the top batsman of Pakistan, but also of the world of e-cricket. Overtaking Kusal Mendis was no easy task, but an innings of 103 runs changed everything. With 588 runs, Babar is now very close to lifting the "Leading Run Scorer" trophy.

This season will be memorable for cricket lovers as they saw Babar at his peak.