Pakistan Captain Babar Azam completed 8000 T20 runs to become the second fastest batter after West Indies legend Chris Gayle to reach the milestone.

Babar achieved the historic feat during his phenomenal centurion knock against England in the second T20i here at National Stadium.

The Pakistan skipper reached the landmark in 218 innings, overtaking India’s Virat Kohli who completed 8000 T20 runs in 243 innings. While T20 specialist Gayle was the fastest to reach the milestone in 213 innings.