Babar Azam reigns supreme: surpasses Kohli with record-breaking century in PSL 9
In a dazzling display of cricketing prowess, Babar Azam, captain of Peshawar Zalmi, made history by overtaking Virat Kohli's record for the most fours in Twenty20 cricket. Azam's remarkable feat unfolded during the thirteenth match of Pakistan Super League Season 9, held at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Islamabad United, led by captain Shadab Khan, faced the onslaught of Azam's masterful batting. Azam's innings culminated in his 11th century in Twenty20 cricket, marking his second century in the PSL tournament.
Azam's unbeaten knock of 111 runs off 63 balls showcased his class, including 2 sixes and an impressive 14 fours. With this century, Azam solidified his position as the batsman with the most centuries since 2019, accumulating a staggering total of 10256 runs in 284 matches at an average of 44.39 and a strike rate of 129.26.
Moreover, Azam's tally of 1080 fours and 188 sixes in Twenty20 cricket further cements his status among the cricketing elite. Currently standing at 7th position in terms of fours hit in Twenty20 cricket, Azam's rise in the ranks is a testament to his exceptional talent and consistent performance on the field.
