Fakhar Zaman 3rd PSL Century: 103 off 51 vs Quetta (2026)

How can it be possible that Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is on the ground and Lahore Qalandars' "Fakhr-e-Pakistan" does not run? On the night of 21 April 2026, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, witnessed a scene which cricket fans will always remember. Fakhar Zaman smashed his third PSL century, blasting the bowling line-up of Quetta Gladiators. This innings of 103 runs in just 51 balls not only gave victory to Lahore but also set records.

Fakhar e Qalandar: iconic knock vs Gladiators

During this innings, Fakhar scored the 3rd century of his PSL career and equaled the record of Babar Azam, Raila Rossow, Usman Khan, and Kamran Akmal for most PSL centuries. They too have scored 3 centuries each in their PSL career. Fakhar Zaman has now become the first batsman to score 1,000 PSL runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. His record of playing at Lahore Gaddafi Stadium has always been amazing, but this knock has given him the status of "King of Lahore". Fakhar Zaman has the 2nd highest run scorer in his PSL career till 22 April 2026 with 3,246 runs in 103 matches.

PSL All-Time Top Run Scorers (2016-2026) [

Innings ki Raftaar: 51 Gende, 103 Runs

Fakhar displayed his old aggressive style from the start. He reached his century in just 50 balls.

• Total Runs: 103
• Balls Faced: 51
• Fours: 11
• Sixes: 6
• Strike Rate: 201.96

The Quetta bowlers had no answer to his classy drives and pull shots. Be it the 150-kilometer fast bowler Alzarri Joseph or Usman Tariq or the dangerous spin attack of Abrar Ahmed, Fakhar spared no one. He entertained everyone with his power hitting, and with this, this match was a do-or-die situation for Lahore Qalandars. In case of loss, Lahore Qalandars would be out of the playoff race in PSL 11.

Babar Equals Record: Most Centuries in PSL History!

Is century ke saath Fakhar Zaman ne PSL history mein sabse zyada centuries banane ka With this century, Fakhar Zaman equaled the record for most centuries in PSL history. He now joins legends like Babar Azam and Kamran Akmal, who each have three centuries to their name.

PSL History: Most Centuries (Updated April 2026)

Fakhar's PSL Century List:

1. 106 vs Karachi Kings (2022):
2. 115 vs Islamabad United (2023):
3. 103 vs Quetta Gladiators (2026):

Fakhar scored his first PSL century on 30 January 2022 against Karachi Kings at National Stadium, Karachi, where he played a brilliant innings of 106 runs from 60 balls. His second century came on 9 March 2023 against Islamabad United at Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, where he scored 115 runs from just 57 balls to take his team to victory. Recently in HBL PSL 11 (2026), he scored his third century on 21 April 2026 against Quetta Gladiators at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, where he batted brilliantly and scored 103 runs from just 51 balls. Due to this innings, Fakhar Zaman has now topped the list of players with the most centuries in PSL history.

This victory was very special for Lahore Qalandars fans. Fakhar's innings helped Lahore set a massive total that Quetta found impossible to chase. Everyone in the stadium was chanting "Fakhar, Fakhar!"

Fakhar Zaman has once again proven that Pakistan has no greater match-winner in T20 cricket. His hand-eye coordination and ability to perform in big matches set him apart. This PSL season of 2026 has been Fakhar's, and fans are hoping that his form continues in the upcoming international matches as well.