In a thrilling match on Tuesday, Babar Azam led Peshawar Zalmi to a commanding 70-run victory over Islamabad United in the Qualifier of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. Batting first, Peshawar set a formidable target of 221 runs, with Babar scoring a remarkable 103 runs off 59 balls. Islamabad United struggled in response, bowled out for 151 runs. This victory not only secures Peshawar's spot in the PSL final on May 3 but also sees Babar achieving significant personal milestones. His century is his ninth as captain, surpassing Faf du Plessis' previous record of eight. Additionally, Babar has now tied with Kohli and Abhishek Sharma for the most T20 centuries in a single country, each with eight in their respective nations. Babar's performance in PSL 2026 has been outstanding, amassing 588 runs to equal Fakhar Zaman's record for the most runs in a single PSL season, set in 2022. After the match, Babar expressed his growing confidence and the importance of adapting his game to the pitch conditions.