Babar Azam Records 100th T20 Fifty-Plus Score in Peshawar Zalmi Victory

Babar Azam secured his place among T20 cricket’s statistical leaders by becoming only the fourth player in history to record 100 fifty-plus scores in the format. The milestone occurred during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) fixture at the National Stadium in Karachi, where Peshawar Zalmi secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory over the Quetta Gladiators.

Peshawar Zalmi Secures Eight-Wicket Win

After winning the toss and electing to bowl, Peshawar Zalmi executed a disciplined defensive strategy. The bowling attack restricted the Quetta Gladiators to a total of 154 runs in their 20 overs. In response, Zalmi successfully chased the target in 18.3 overs.

Opening batter Mohammad Haris initiated the run chase with a brisk 35, providing early momentum. Following his departure, Babar Azam assumed control of the innings. The Peshawar Zalmi captain anchored the chase, finishing with an unbeaten 71 off 51 deliveries to ensure a flawless conclusion to the match.

Historic T20 Milestone for Babar Azam

With his unbeaten 71, Babar registered his 100th fifty-plus score in T20 cricket. He joins a highly exclusive statistical tier, trailing only David Warner, Chris Gayle, and Virat Kohli for the most fifty-plus scores in the history of the shortest format. This corrects previous claims that inaccurately placed him ahead of Gayle, who maintains 110 fifty-plus scores according to official ESPNcricinfo records.

Most 50-Plus Scores in T20 Cricket

Babar’s consistency extends to international play under the International Cricket Council. He holds the official record for the most consecutive fifty-plus scores in international cricket, having recorded nine sequential half-centuries across all formats in 2022.

Peshawar Zalmi’s decisive victory improves their standing in the current Pakistan Super League season, largely driven by their captain’s sustained offensive output.