Muhammad Shahzad smashes fastest first-class hundred by a Pakistani batter

Muhammad Shahzad has shattered the record for the fastest first-class century by a Pakistani batter, scoring 114 off just 62 balls. The right-handed batsman achieved this feat at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad during Pakistan Television's match against Kingsmen Academy on the opening day of the third round of the President’s Trophy.

Shahzad, batting at No. 5, partnered Mohammad Taha, who contributed 43 runs, to help PTV recover from a shaky start of 34 for 3. Shahzad's innings featured an impressive eight sixes and 12 fours, demonstrating his explosive batting skills. The record previously belonged to Misbah-ul-Haq, who scored 114 off 56 balls against Australia in the second Test at Abu Dhabi in 2014.

Misbah's innings matched Viv Richards' record for the fastest Test century. However, Brendon McCullum later broke both records with a 54-ball century against Australia in Christchurch in 2015. Shahzad, who has also played 22 List A matches and 26 T20s, made his PSL debut for Islamabad United in the 2025 season. Shahzad has progressed through the PCB's age-group program, representing Pakistan's Under-16 and Under-19 sides, and even participated in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup in South Africa.