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Babar breaks massive T20 record; joins Kohli, Abhishek in elite list
Babar Azam scored 103 off 59 to power Peshawar Zalmi to 221/7 against Islamabad United, sealing a Qualifier win and a place in the PSL final. The performance marked his ninth T20 century as captain, his fourth PSL century, and brought his season total to 588 runs, equalling the PSL single-season record. He also moved into the elite list for most T20 centuries by a captain and by a batter in Pakistan.
Why It Matters
The milestones reinforce Babar's status as a leading figure in T20 cricket and mark significant record-breaking achievements in captaincy and PSL history.
Timeline
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Babar's post-match quote on form
April 29, 2026
Babar said, "I'm starting to feel like I'm getting back to my best. I'm trying to keep things simple and trust my skills, and just execute my game according to the situation — what the pitch demands, how to handle different bowlers, and when to attack. The hard work I put in before the PSL is helping now,"
Eight T20 centuries in Pakistan; equal national record
April 29, 2026
Babar now has eight T20 centuries in Pakistan, equalling the record for the most hundreds by a batter in a single country.
Ninth T20 century as captain; surpasses record
April 29, 2026
This was Babar's ninth T20 hundred as captain, taking him past Faf du Plessis to lead the list of most T20 centuries by a captain.
588 PSL runs equal single-season PSL record
April 29, 2026
His 588 runs this PSL season equal the PSL single-season record, previously set by Fakhar Zaman in 2022.
Fourth PSL century ties Usman Khan for most PSL centuries
April 29, 2026
This was Babar's fourth PSL century, tying Usman Khan for the most hundreds in PSL history.
Qualifier: Babar 103 helps Zalmi reach PSL final
April 29, 2026
In the PSL Qualifier in Karachi, Babar Azam scored 103 off 59 balls as Peshawar Zalmi posted 221/7, and Islamabad United were bowled out for 151, sending Zalmi into the final.
Fakhar Zaman PSL single-season runs record (2022)
2022
Fakhar Zaman set the PSL single-season runs record in 2022.