While Virat Kohli was guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory in the Indian Premier League, Babar Azam was doing something equally special in the Pakistan Super League . Playing for Peshawar Zalmi in Karachi, he delivered a match-winning performance that not only secured victory against Quetta Gladiators but also etched his name in cricket history.

Babar Azam scored a composed 71 runs off 51 balls while chasing a target of 155. This innings marked a major milestone in his career, as it was his 100th half-century in T20 cricket. With this achievement, he became the first player from Pakistan to reach this landmark, completing it in 341 innings across 354 matches.

This feat has placed him among the elite in world cricket. In Asia, only Virat Kohli has achieved this milestone before him, with over 100 T20 half-centuries to his name. Globally, Babar now stands third on the list, behind Australia's David Warner, who leads with 116 fifties, and Kohli, who occupies the second spot.

Babar's consistency across formats and leagues makes this achievement even more impressive. His 100 half-centuries are spread across different competitions, including T20 internationals and major franchise leagues around the world. This highlights not just his skill, but also his adaptability and long-term performance in the shortest format of the game.

With this historic milestone, Babar Azam has further strengthened his reputation as one of the finest T20 batters of his generation, continuing to set new benchmarks for Pakistan cricket and the global stage.