Babar Azam's Historic PSL Century: 100 Runs in 52 Balls with Only One Dot Ball

In the 29th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, spectators witnessed a historic batting display during the clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators. Babar Azam, representing Peshawar Zalmi, played a monumental innings that redefined his T20 prowess. He remained unbeaten on 100 runs, achieving this milestone in just 52 deliveries. Driven by Babar's exceptional performance, Peshawar Zalmi managed to post a formidable total of 255 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Babar Azam's Fastest Century and Unique Dot Ball Feat

Babar Azam's century was characterized by several remarkable records, while most notably, during his 52-ball stay at the crease, he played only a single dot ball. Such a feat is rarely seen in T20 cricket, highlighting his ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries consistently. Also, this innings stands as his fastest century in the history of the Pakistan Super League. By achieving this, Babar has set a new benchmark for himself in terms of scoring rate and efficiency in the shortest format of the game.

Equaling Records in PSL and T20 Cricket

With this century, Babar Azam has climbed to the top of the list for the most centuries in PSL history. He now has 3 PSL hundreds to his name, bringing him level with the records held by Kamran Akmal, Usman Khan, and Rilee Rossouw. Beyond the PSL, this innings marked Babar's 12th century in overall T20 cricket. This particular milestone is significant as it comes after a gap of 66 T20 innings. His return to triple figures answers long-standing questions regarding his form and ability to convert starts into massive scores in T20s.

Statistical Breakdown: Strike Rate and Boundaries

The statistical details of Babar's innings reflect his dominance over the Quetta Gladiators' bowling attack. 30. In recent times, Babar Azam had faced scrutiny and criticism regarding his T20 strike rate and overall approach. However, this performance served as a definitive response to his critics, demonstrating his capability to accelerate and maintain a high scoring rate throughout the innings while anchoring the team to a massive total.

Dominance in the PSL 2026 Season

Babar Azam has been in sublime form throughout the PSL 2026 season. Across 7 innings played so far, he has amassed a total of 401 runs. 25 and a strike rate of 144. He has consistently delivered substantial scores, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing success of Peshawar Zalmi. This latest century against Quetta Gladiators is being hailed as one of the most memorable performances of the PSL 2026 season, further solidifying his position as a premier batsman in the league.