Babar Azam equals Kohli’s record in T20 cricket

Babar Azam finally ended his long wait for a T20 hundred with a stunning unbeaten century that powered Peshawar Zalmi to 255-3 against Quetta Gladiators in the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11).

He teamed up with Kaushal Mendis for another century partnership. This was his 47th such T20 stand, becoming the equal leader with Virat Kohli of India at the top of the all-time list. The two stars are now tied with 47 partners each century.

This was one of the highest stakes of a PSL match, and Babar demonstrated his skill in the shortest format. Another PSL record that was broken by Babar was that of the PSL. He now has the most century partnerships in the league with 18. This has made him surpass legends such as Chris Gayle (third with 46) and David Warner (fourth with 45).

The innings brought more glory. Babar equaled the PSL record for most centuries, matching Kamran Akmal, Rilee Rossouw, and Usman Khan. Overall, this became his 12th T20 century, lifting him to second place globally. The West Indies’ Chris Gayle leads with 22.

The fans jumped when Babar and Mendis developed their partnership more and more. The fine play of Babar and his rapid running delighted the spectators. This knock not only enhanced his team but also made his name more engraved in the history of cricket. The ascendancy of Babar is still an inspiration to young players all over the world.

He is only 31, and T20s have been dominated by him. Kohli, a ruthless competitor, now has this rare distinction, and there are arguments over which is the supreme. PSL operators declared the game as a batting festival.