From Peshawar to CPL stardom: Inside the record-breaking week of Maaz Sadaqat

Maaz Sadaqat, a 21 year old Pakistani cricketer from Peshawar, made waves in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 with an extraordinary week of performance. Sadaqat, who can also bowl slow left arm orthodox, arrived in the league as another exciting youngster and departed with his name etched in the record books.

On the final day of CPL 2026 at Kensington Oval in Barbados, Sadaqat delivered a historic performance for Jamaica Kingsmen against Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. The 114 runs he scored off just 58 balls was not only his career-best, but also the highest individual score in a CPL final, breaking the 59-year-old record. Sadaqat's innings saw him hit eight fours and nine sixes, accounting for 67 percent of Jamaica's total of 170 for nine.

Despite his incredible batting display, Sadaqat's team fell short as Antigua chased down the target with eight wickets and 20 balls to spare. Nevertheless, Sadaqat's achievements in the tournament were nothing short of remarkable. He scored two centuries in just two matches, becoming the youngest centurion in CPL history at 21 years old. Sadaqat also finished as the third highest run scorer in CPL 2026, with 363 runs at an average of 51.85 and a strike rate of 174.51.

Born and raised in Peshawar, Sadaqat's cricket journey began at Ashnaghar Cricket Club after completing his matriculation. He joined Pakistan's youth system, representing his country in the 2021 Under 19 Asia Cup and the 2022 Under 19 World Cup. Sadaqat later played for Pakistan Shaheens, where he was named the player of the tournament during the 2025 ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars event in Doha.

His professional debut in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was equally impressive, where he scored a match-winning 55 off 33 balls and contributed to a 102-run partnership with Babar Azam.