India, April 19 -- The long wait finally ended for Babar Azam on Sunday. The former Pakistan captain scored his first T20 century in almost two years during the PSL 2026 clash in Karachi, for Peshawar Zalmi against the Quetta Gladiators.

The Peshawar Zalmi captain carved out a brilliant century at the National Stadium, batting through the full 20 overs to bring up a 52-ball ton. The milestone came off the final ball of the innings, bowled by Jahandad Khan. Babar needed two runs to reach the three-figure mark when he played an on-drive and set off for a risky second. He made a full-stretch dive as the throw went well wide, completing his century.

It was Babar's 12th T20 century and his first since February 2024, ending a 783-day wait. He...