Last Update on: August 7th, 2023 at 07:25 pm
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has achieved a massive feat in the history of T20 cricket. The right-hander became only the second batter to get to 10 T20 centuries landmark after Chris Gayle in the shortest format of the game.
Babar Azam achieved the milestone in the game between Colombo Strikers and Galle Titans in the ongoing Lankan Premier League (LPL) 2023. What’s more impressive was his ton came in the chase and he made sure that he helped his side win the game comfortably.
Chasing the target of 189 runs, Babar Azam gave a blistering start to the team in the big chase. He played some fine shots and made sure that he puts the bowlers under pressure right from the very start. The Colombo Strikers batter stitched 111 runs opening partnership with Pathum Nissanka (54).
But once Nissanka was back, Babar Azam took charge and smashed the bowlers all over the park. He scored the maiden century in this edition of LPL and ended with the knock of 104 runs off 59 balls that included 5 fours and 1 six as well, batting with a strike rate of 176.27. Strikers won the match by 7 wickets with 1 ball remaining and Babar was awarded Player of the Match for his sensational ton.
Babar Azam is now second on the list of most T20 centuries. He has 10 tons to his name and only has Chris Gayle ahead of him, who has scored 22 hundreds in this format of the game.
LPL 2023: Babar Azam Joins Chris Gayle In Elite List
Chris Gayle is at the top of the list with 22 tons to his name whereas Babar is second with 10 centuries to his name. Michael Klinger, David Warner, Virat Kohli, and Aaron Finch are the third on the list with 8 tons whereas Luke Wright and Brendon McCullum have 7 each.
Most Hundreds in T20s:
22 – Chris Gayle
10 – Babar Azam
8 – Michael Klinger/ David Warner/Virat Kohli /Aaron Finch
7 – Luke Wright/ Brendon McCullum
