Muhammad Shahzad produced a remarkable batting display for PTV against Kingsmen Academy, reaching his century in only 49 deliveries and surpassing the previous Pakistani record held by former captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
Muhammad Shahzad’s blistering hundred against Kingsmen Academy has entered the record books as the eighth-fastest century in first-class cricket history.
The PTV batter’s explosive innings saw him reach three figures in just 49 balls, establishing a new benchmark for the fastest first-class century by a Pakistani player.
Before Shahzad’s remarkable effort, Misbah-ul-Haq held the record for the fastest century by a Pakistani player.
Misbah had scored a century off 56 balls in a Test match against Australia, a record that has now been surpassed by Shahzad by seven deliveries.
Shahzad’s 49-ball century against Kingsmen Academy therefore marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s first-class cricket history.
Eighth-fastest century in first-class cricket
Beyond the Pakistani record, Shahzad’s performance has also placed him among the fastest century-makers in the history of first-class cricket.
His 49-ball hundred ranks as the eighth-fastest first-class century ever recorded, underlining the remarkable speed and attacking intent of his innings.
