If you didn’t know the name Hasan Nawaz before this week, you certainly do now.
The young Quetta Gladiators batter just pulled off something truly special—something only one other Pakistani player has ever achieved. With a blazing century in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and another earlier this year on international debut, Hasan Nawaz has joined the elite club of players with T20I and PSL hundreds in the same calendar year.
And yes, the only other member of that club? None other than Babar Azam.
A Night to Remember in Rawalpindi
It all happened under the floodlights at the Pindi Cricket Stadium. Quetta Gladiators were up against Islamabad United in a high-stakes PSL 10 clash. And what unfolded was nothing short of a run-fest masterclass.
Hasan Nawaz smashed his maiden PSL century—a whirlwind 100 not out off just 45 balls. The innings was a mix of raw power and clean timing, as he cleared the ropes nine times and pierced the field for four boundaries.
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The knock wasn’t just personal glory—it powered Quetta to 263/3, the highest-ever total in PSL history. Yes, you read that right—history was made.
A Consistent Match-Winner
But here’s the kicker—this wasn’t a one-off. Earlier this year, Hasan Nawaz announced himself on the international stage in style.
In a T20I series against New Zealand, he scored an unbeaten 105 off 45 balls, hitting 10 fours and 7 sixes. Much like his PSL ton, it was a knock that not only entertained but also sealed the win for Pakistan.
Two match-winning centuries in two high-pressure games. Both in the same year. Both against solid opposition. This isn’t hype. It’s reality.
In the Footsteps of Babar Azam
To truly understand the magnitude of Hasan’s achievement, we need to rewind to 2023, when Babar Azam hit a majestic 115 in the PSL for Peshawar Zalmi and followed it up with a T20I century against New Zealand later that year.
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The difference? Babar’s PSL hundred came in a losing cause.
Hasan Nawaz, on the other hand, has turned both of his hundreds into team victories, showing not just individual brilliance, but an ability to deliver under pressure when it matters most.
Rossouw Joins the Party, United Face the Heat
Let’s not forget—Hasan wasn’t alone in turning up the heat. Rilee Rossouw also blasted a century, and the two combined to set a total that felt more like a mountain than a target.
Islamabad United never looked in control during the chase and were eventually bowled out 109 runs short, suffering one of the most crushing defeats in PSL history.
The result didn’t just dent morale—it damaged their Net Run Rate, dropping them to third on the table with a negative 0.044 NRR. Quetta, meanwhile, now sits comfortably on top with 13 points from 9 matches.
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