Fakhar Zaman and Gaddafi Stadium continue to be a winning combination, with the opener once again delivering a standout performance.
The left-hander looked in complete control as he led Lahore Qalandars to 197 for 6 against Quetta Gladiators in their PSL 11 clash. He scored a शानदार 103 off just 51 balls, crafting his innings with confidence, precise timing, and intelligent shot selection rather than relying solely on power.
Boundaries flowed freely as he found gaps early, punished loose deliveries, and accelerated at just the right moment. He finished with 11 fours and six sixes, taking complete control by the time the death overs arrived.
Despite fighting knocks from Rilee Rossouw (62) and Shamyl Hussain (53), Lahore’s bowlers held their nerve. Led by Haris Rauf’s figures of 2/28, they managed to restrict Quetta Gladiators to 188/7.
Fakhar leads from the front
Lahore’s innings revolved around one key figure—Fakhar at the top.
Fakhar Zaman: 103 (51), 11 fours, 6 sixes
Charith Asalanka: 31 (24), 3 fours, 1 six
Daniel Sams: 18 (12), 2 fours, 1 six
Asalanka provided stability during the middle overs, while Sams added a quick burst towards the end. However, the tone was set early, and Fakhar ensured Lahore maintained control throughout the innings.
Record-breaking night in Lahore
This wasn’t just another century—Fakhar’s innings added several major milestones to his already outstanding PSL career.
- Registered his third PSL century, joining an elite group featuring Babar Azam, Kamran Akmal, Rilee Rossouw, and Usman Khan
- Became the first batter to score 1,000 PSL runs at Gaddafi Stadium
- Moved up to second on the all-time PSL run-scorers list, behind only Babar Azam
- Holds the record for the most Player of the Match awards in PSL history with 14, ahead of Babar Azam’s 9
His dominance at this venue is unmatched. No other batter has shown the same level of consistency in Lahore, with Babar Azam next on the list with 784 runs.
Fakhar’s PSL numbers
Fakhar continues to rank among the most explosive and impactful batters in PSL history.
Matches: 103
Runs: 3,246
Strike Rate: 143.43
Half-centuries: 25
Centuries: 3
Fakhar Zaman’s PSL centuries
- 103 (51) vs Quetta Gladiators, Lahore
- 115 (57) vs Islamabad United, Rawalpindi
- 106 (60) vs Karachi Kings, Karachi
A campaign of highs and controversy
It has been an eventful PSL season for Fakhar.
Earlier in the tournament, he faced a two-match ban for ball tampering, a controversy that drew significant attention. However, performances like this underline his importance to Lahore Qalandars.
At his best, Fakhar is extremely difficult to contain—and when he finds his rhythm in Lahore, records often follow.
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