Babar Azam Shatters 783-Day Century Drought with 52-Ball Ton in PSL Clash
Babar Azam ends 783-day barren run with unbeaten 52-ball century in PSL thriller
Hindustan Times
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Babar Azam, the former captain of Pakistan's cricket team, scored his first T20 century in nearly two years, achieving a remarkable 52-ball ton for Peshawar Zalmi against Quetta Gladiators in the PSL 2026 match held in Karachi. His innings helped Zalmi post a total of 255 runs, the third-highest in PSL history.
- 01Babar Azam scored his first T20 century in 783 days, finishing with an unbeaten 100 runs off 52 balls.
- 02His century is the second-fastest of his career, achieved with six fours and four sixes.
- 03Peshawar Zalmi set a total of 255/3, the third-highest in PSL history.
- 04Babar remains second on the all-time T20 century list with 12 centuries, behind Chris Gayle.
- 05The match featured notable contributions from Kusal Mendis and others, aiding Zalmi's high score.
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Babar Azam ended a 783-day wait for a T20 century by scoring an unbeaten 100 runs off just 52 balls during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 match between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators at the National Stadium in Karachi. This remarkable innings, which included six fours and four sixes, allowed him to achieve his 12th T20 century, making him the second on the all-time list behind Chris Gayle. Babar's century came off the last ball of the innings, showcasing his exceptional running between the wickets, as he accumulated 52 runs through singles and doubles. His performance contributed to Peshawar Zalmi's impressive total of 255 runs, marking the third-highest score in PSL history. Other key performances included Kusal Mendis, who scored 44 runs off 83 balls, and several quick contributions from teammates, solidifying Zalmi's dominance in the match.
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Babar's performance revitalizes his standing in T20 cricket, boosting the morale of Peshawar Zalmi and their fans.
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