This victory was long overdue for Pakistani Cricket fans. Karachi got to witness this beautiful batting by Babar Azam. A fastest 100 by Babar Azam definitely calls for some celebrations.
Surprisingly, he faced just one dot ball in his 52 ball unbeaten hundred. For the first time ever, a batter has faced only one dot ball while playing 50 or more deliverables in T20. That is another record that he can own from last night. A fastest 100, unbelievable.
The Peshawar Zalmi captain played one of his finest T20 hits, bringing up his fastest PSL century against Quetta Gladiators. It was not just about the runs, it was the way he controlled the innings, picking his moments, shifting gears at will and never letting the bowlers settle.
A fastest ‘100’ Built Confidence For Rest Of The Game
This was the fastest century of Babar Azam in PSL matches and it definitely gave him the confidence to perform well throughout the match. He kept the scoreboard moving early, then opened up once he was set, finishing with a strike rate above 190. The innings had 6 boundaries and 4 sixes. Kusal Mendis made sure the pressure never dipped at the other end, smashing 83 in a brilliant supporting role. Their 135 run partnership for the second wicket completely took the game away from Quetta and set up one of the biggest totals of the season.
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A Record Worth Celebrating
There was more to the stand with Mendis than just runs scored. Additionally, it put Babar on level with Kohli at the top of the chart with 47 century partnerships in T20 cricket. It emphasizes how frequently he contributes significantly to high scores.
Babar’s form has also pushed him right up the run charts this season. As of today, he has 401 runs in 7 innings, placing him second overall.
Chris Gayle still leads the all time T20 century list with 22, but Babar is quietly building something special of his own, one innings at a time. It is good to see that Babar is picking form again in this format.
Well, Pakistani fans must be on the moon, since long they were waiting for a spectacular performance by Pakistani team and even though it is PSL, is it still worth celebrating. Babar Azam definitely delivered and we wish him all the best for his future matches.
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