Babar Azam's impressive century propelled Peshawar Zalmi to a 118-run victory in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), drawing attention from cricket fans and analysts alike. Former players Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal commended Babar's innings as one of the best in PSL history, highlighting his partnership with Kusal Mendis, who contributed 83 runs. However, both analysts warned against overestimating Babar's form based on PSL performances, stating that the competition does not match international standards. Basit noted the significant difference between PSL and international cricket, emphasizing that if Babar could replicate even 50% of his PSL performance on the international stage, he would receive much praise. They also pointed out that Babar's fluctuating batting position in the national team affects his performance, as the team lacks a consistent batting lineup.