Muhammad Shahzad scores fastest first-class century by a Pakistani batter

Muhammad Shahzad scored the fastest first-class century by a Pakistani batter, reaching three figures in 49 balls for Pakistan Television against Hyderabad Kingsmen at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad on 24 September. The 22-year-old broke Misbah-ul-Haq's previous national record of 56 balls set against Australia in Abu Dhabi in 2014.

Shahzad finished with 114 off 62 balls, hitting 12 fours and eight sixes, and now sits eighth on the all-time list of quickest first-class centuries. He came in at 34 for three and added 143 for the fourth wicket with Mohammad Taha.

Shahzad has six first-class hundreds from 21 matches and previously represented Pakistan at the 2020 Under-19 World Cup before making his PSL debut with Islamabad United in 2025.