Babar Azam finally broke his long wait for a T20 hundred with a breathtaking knock in PSL 2026, delivering one of the most memorable innings of his career. The Zalmi captain scored an unbeaten century that not only powered his team to a massive total but also added several milestones to his babar azam t20 record.
After 783 days and 67 innings, Babar returned to triple figures in style — and in a way that fans had been waiting for.
💯 A Century That Meant More Than Just Runs
Babar reached his hundred on the last ball of the innings, completing it in just 52 balls, which makes it:
- His 12th T20 century
- His 3rd century in PSL
- His fastest PSL hundred
But the biggest highlight?
👉 It ended a long gap of over 2 years without a T20 century
🔥 Dominant Batting Display
This wasn’t just a century — it was total control:
- 6 fours and 4 sixes
- Only 1 dot ball in the entire innings
He made it look effortless while completely dominating the bowlers.
🤝 Partnership That Made History
Babar was well supported by Kusal Mendis, who scored 83 runs.
- Together they added 135 runs partnership
- This helped Babar equal Virat Kohli’s record
👉 Both now have 47 century partnerships in T20 cricket
That’s a huge milestone in the global T20 scene.
📊 Babar Azam T20 Record – Updated Stats
With this innings:
- Total T20 centuries: 12
- Equaled top PSL century scorers:
- Kamran Akmal
- Rilee Rossouw
- Usman Khan
He is now closing in on legends like Chris Gayle in overall T20 centuries.
🏏 Zalmi’s Record-Breaking Total
Thanks to Babar’s knock:
- Peshawar Zalmi scored 255-3
- 3rd highest total in PSL history
- Highest ever for Zalmi
- Highest total at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium
🧾 Final Take
This innings was more than just numbers — it was a statement. After criticism and a long wait, Babar Azam has reminded everyone why he is still one of the best in T20 cricket.
And if this form continues, his babar azam t20 record might soon reach even greater heights.
