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I've witnessed a few amazing transformations during T20 cricket, however what I saw last night during the PSL 2026 match against Hyderabad Kingsmen and Multan Sultans was one that will be in the books of history. We all know that records from the Pakistan Super League are breaking almost on a daily basis during the current season. As Babar Azam was able to regain his place on the title by smashing his 52-ball century that equals the record of most centuries during the competition the new champion came along to steal that honour from the dust. It is evident that the situation in Pakistan's T20 cricket is changing in the meantime. Usman Khan has officially eclipsed the legendary player himself.
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It's quite interesting to watch how swiftly it is that things change through this game. A few days back on April 19 2026, Babar Azam delivered a masterclass at Peshawar Zalmi in the match against the Quetta Gladiators. I was struck by the fact that his record-breaking 52-ball ton was not solely about the run count; it was about the declaration. By that time He matched the record set by 3 PSL centuries set by players such as Kamran Akmal, Rilee Rossouw as well as Usman Khan.
But, as we all know, Babar Azam was also able to make him the fastest cricketer ever to complete 12,000 runs in T20 cricket beating the record of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli. I think that this milestone can be a reference point for a considerable period of time, even though the record for his century did not.
Usman Khan's Historic Fourth PSL Century
The main drama occurred the night of April 22nd 2026. Multan Sultans were aiming for a daunting goal of 214. after an amazing 101 of Steve Smith. The majority of experts, including me believed that the Hyderabad Kingsmen were eliminated from the match because they lost three early wickets during the powerplay. However, as we all know, Usman Khan is a man who performs best when under pressure.
It is evident the power of his stroke as He hit his 50th birthday within less than 20 shots. It didn't stop at that point. In achieving the 4th PSL century, Usman Khan has moved ahead from Babar Azam to be the only record holder of the highest number of century-long stretches of Pakistan Super League record-keeping. The knock was marked with raw power and tactical skill, effectively shutting down all the Multan fans.
Most Centuries in PSL History (Updated April 2026)
I've put together the most recent listing of the top league players and century-makers to let you know exactly where they are.
| Player Name | Team (2026) | Total PSL Centuries |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Khan | Hyderabad Kingsmen | 4 |
| Babar Azam | Peshawar Zalmi | 3 |
| Kamran Akmal | -- | 3 |
| Rilee Rossouw | Quetta Gladiators | 3 |
| Jason Roy | -- | 2 |
Tactical Analysis: Why This Record Matters
Professionally speaking the record can be seen as an enormous indication of the change in T20 batsmanship within Pakistan. We all know that Babar Azam is frequently criticized because of his strike rate even though he has a remarkable consistency. While Babar hit the milestone with the speed that was 192.31, Usman Khan was operating at a rate that seemed nearly invincible.
I think Usman Khan's success is the directly a result of his work as a ferocious middle-order aggressor. With regard to the forthcoming T20 World Cup having a player who is able to break records set by Babar Azam can provide Pakistan the opportunity to have an batting line-up that is dual threat. It is evident that the Hyderabad Kingsmen have constructed their entire plan of attack on this ruthless method, which is paying off well.
Final Verdict: The New King of PSL Centuries
I believe that we're seeing the passing of the torch the pure T20 impact. As Babar Azam is still the most technically proficient batsman across the nation, Usman Khan is claiming the title of the most dangerous centurion in the league. The battle over"the Green Cap "Green Cap" and the century record will only continue to intensify in the coming playoffs.
As we all know, this PSL has been an ideal place to develop talent with the rising of players such as Sameer Minhas--who just broke the record for fastest youth ODI century, along with seasoned professionals such as Usman Khan creates a fascinating to come in the near future. At present, the spotlight is a tribute to Usman Khan, the one who achieved something unimaginable, and even beat Babar Azam.
