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Pakistan’s rising star Saim Ayub has etched his name in the record books, surpassing Indian skipper Rohit Sharma during the third ODI against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The left-handed batter delivered a stunning performance, smashing a century to give Pakistan a strong start after an early setback.
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Saim Ayub’s Fiery Knock Breaks Rohit’s Record
After South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma opted to bowl first, Kagiso Rabada dismissed Abdullah Shafique for a duck. However, Saim Ayub turned the tide for Pakistan with an aggressive yet composed knock. His brilliant century not only stabilized the innings but also propelled him past Rohit Sharma in the list of most runs scored in international cricket in 2024.
Rohit had scored 1,142 runs across formats in 2024, but Saim’s sensational knock helped him overtake the Indian captain.
Elite List of Most International Runs in 2024
Here’s how the top run-scorers of 2024 stack up:
| Batter | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | 53 | 1,804 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 35 | 1,605 |
| Harry Brook | 31 | 1,575 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 40 | 1,569 |
| Joe Root | 31 | 1,556 |
| Ben Duckett | 37 | 1,454 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 36 | 1,451 |
| Travis Head | 33 | 1,398 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 38 | 1,338 |
| Shubman Gill | 33 | 1,189 |
| Saim Ayub | 39 | 1,170* |
| Tristan Stubbs | 36 | 1,164 |
| Rohit Sharma | 38 | 1,142 |
Saim Ayub, currently sitting at 1,170 runs, needs just 20 more to overtake Shubman Gill and climb higher on this prestigious leaderboard.
