Babar Azam's long-awaited return to form culminated in a stunning century for Peshawar Zalmi during their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 match against Quetta Gladiators. Scoring 100 not out off just 52 balls, Babar ended a 783-day drought for a T20 hundred and became the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving this milestone in 338 innings. He surpassed both Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, who reached the mark in 360 and 344 innings, respectively. Peshawar Zalmi dominated the match, posting a formidable total of 255/3 before bowling out Quetta for 137, securing a 118-run victory. Kusal Mendis contributed significantly with 83 runs, forming a crucial 135-run partnership with Babar. This match marked a historic moment in T20 cricket, as Babar faced only one dot ball throughout his innings, a first for any player facing over 50 deliveries.