Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle records after sensational PSL century
Babar Azam finally reached a century in the Pakistan Super League 2026. He scored an unbeaten 100 off 52 balls for Peshawar Zalmi against Quetta Gladiators. This century ended a long wait for the star batter.
He also became the fastest to 12,000 T20 runs. Peshawar Zalmi won the match by 118 runs.
The leap, the roar, the punches in the air - it said everything about Babar Azam’s emotions on Sunday. The Pakistan star finally ended his long wait for a century, and his celebration told the full story. Representing Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League 2026, Babar produced a stunning hundred against Quetta Gladiators.
Babar smashed an unbeaten 100 off just 52 balls, striking six fours and four sixes. His power-packed knock powered Peshawar Zalmi to a massive 255/3 in 20 overs at the National Stadium in Karachi. In reply, Quetta Gladiators were bowled out for 137 as Peshawar Zalmi cruised to a dominant 118-run victory.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Babar’s innings was his control - he played just a single dot ball in his 52-ball knock, a rare feat. It marked the first time in T20 cricket history that a batter has faced more than 50 deliveries while playing only one dot ball. Long wait ends for Babar Azam The relief and joy were evident when Babar removed his helmet and celebrated his century.