On January 1, 2026 Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam reached an important career stage Major League Baseball (BBL) 15drawing level with the previous one England captain If Buttler in the T20 record books. representing Sydney Sixers against Melbourne Renegades At the Docklands Stadium, Babar made a successful chase of 58 off 46.
Babar Azam equals Jos Buttler’s elite T20 record
Babar’s recent performance has officially placed him alongside Buttler as the third highest scorer of 50s in T20 history. Although both players now share 97 career half-centuries, it is remarkable that Babar, who played far fewer matches than his English counterpart to reach the same tally, achieved the feat.
The former Pakistan captain achieved this milestone in his 333rd T20 match, which included 11 centuries, while Buttler achieved the feat in 476 matches with eight centuries. He holds the record for most half-centuries by an Australian great in this format David WarnerWho has 113 fifties in 428 matches.
Best T20 Half Centuries (as of January 2026):
- David Warner: 113
- Virat Kohli: 105
- Babar Azam / Jos Butler: 97
- Alex Hales: 92
Babar’s BBL 15 journey: Finding form after tough start
Babar’s seniority Sydney Sixers BBL 15 has been a journey of adaptation and resilience, characterized by slow starts and high-impact match-winning performances. Entering his debut season in Australia, the 31-year-old batted with extra bounce and movement, posting scores of 2, 9 and 2 in his first outings.
However, he has found his rhythm since then, scoring two crucial half-centuries in his last three matches, 58 in the Sydney derby against the Thunder and his most recent unbeaten 58 against the Renegades. Currently, he has amassed 129 runs at an average of 32.25 and has provided the stability the Sixers need at the top of the order to climb to fifth in the points table. His ability to block shots allowed his teammates to like him Joel Davies free play, ultimately ending the Sixers’ losing streak and providing a perfect start to the 2026 calendar year.
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