Usman Khan holds the record for the fastest hundred in PSL history, reaching his century in just 36 balls against Quetta Gladiators on 11 March 2023 at Rawalpindi.
The Multan Sultans opener smashed 12 fours and 9 sixes in an innings that left even opponents applauding.
What makes this record even more remarkable? He broke teammate Rilee Rossouw’s record from just 24 hours earlier.
Over 10 seasons, PSL has witnessed some breathtaking centuries that have rewritten T20 batting records.
This guide covers all the fastest hundreds, the batters behind them, and the context of each record-breaking knock.
Top 10 Fastest Hundreds in PSL History (Updated 2026)
Here is the complete list of the quickest centuries in Pakistan Super League history, ranked by balls faced.
| Rank | Player | Balls | Match | Venue | Team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Usman Khan | 36 | Sultans v Gladiators | Rawalpindi | Multan Sultans | 11 Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Rilee Rossouw | 41 | Sultans v Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Multan Sultans | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 3 | James Vince | 42 | Kings v Sultans | Karachi | Karachi Kings | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Rilee Rossouw | 43 | Sultans v Gladiators | Multan | Multan Sultans | 29 Feb 2020 |
| 5 | Jason Roy | 44 | Gladiators v Zalmi | Rawalpindi | Quetta Gladiators | 8 Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Rilee Rossouw | 44 | Sultans v United | Rawalpindi | Multan Sultans | 7 May 2025 |
| 7 | Hasan Nawaz | 45 | Sultans v United | Rawalpindi | Quetta Gladiators | 7 May 2025 |
| 8 | Harry Brook | 48 | Qalandars v United | Lahore | Lahore Qalandars | 19 Feb 2022 |
| 9 | Cameron Delport | 49 | United v Qalandars | Karachi | Islamabad United | 9 Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Jason Roy | 49 | Gladiators v Qalandars | Karachi | Quetta Gladiators | 7 Feb 2022 |
Here is the breakdown for the Top 3 players to score the Fastest Century in PSL
1. Usman Khan’s 36-Ball Century: How the Record Was Set
On 11 March 2023, Usman Khan walked out to bat at Rawalpindi with a point to prove.
This was only his second PSL match of the season.
He had been brought in for experienced opener Shan Masood and made a duck in his first game.
The Innings That Stunned Everyone
Usman reached his fifty in just 22 balls, setting the tone for carnage.
He then took Afghanistan spinner Qais Ahmed apart, smashing 27 runs off a single over twice.
Yes, you read that right. The same bowler. Twice.
Qais finished with figures of 2-77 from his four overs, the most expensive spell in PSL history
Record-Breaking Statistics
- Fastest PSL century: 36 balls (broke Rossouw’s day-old record of 41 balls)
- Earliest century in T20 cricket: Reached three figures in the 8.2nd over, the earliest in men’s T20S
- Second-fastest by a Pakistani: Only Khushdil Shah’s 35-ball ton in domestic cricket is quicker
- Runs in first 10 overs: 120 runs, the highest by any batter in the opening 10 overs in men’s T20S
- Final score: 120 off 43 balls (12 fours, 9 sixes)
What Usman Khan Said About His Knock
Speaking after the match, Usman said:
“I never even dreamt about scoring a century off 36 balls. I just played my natural game, and it happened in the flow.”
Captain Mohammad Rizwan had told him to calm down in the 80s, but Usman replied, “Let me play with the flow.”
Fair to say, that worked out.
2. Rilee Rossouw: The Man Who Keeps Breaking Records
Rilee Rossouw appears three times in the top 10 fastest PSL hundreds.
No other batter comes close to that dominance.
| Balls | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Peshawar Zalmi | Rawalpindi | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 43 | Quetta Gladiators | Multan | 29 Feb 2020 |
| 44 | Islamabad United | Rawalpindi | 7 May 2025 |
The South African left-hander also shares the record for most centuries in PSL history (3) with Kamran Akmal and Usman Khan.
His 44-ball century against United in May 2025 came alongside Hasan Nawaz’s 45-ball ton in the same innings.
That match saw Quetta Gladiators post 263/3, the highest team total in PSL history.
3. James Vince: The English Centurion in PSL
Before becoming England’s Test sensation, James Vince announced himself at PSL 2025.
Playing for Karachi Kings against Multan Sultan, Vince walked in at 12/3 in the third over.
The situation looked dire.
What followed was a masterclass.
A 42-Ball Rescue Act
Vince reached his fifty in 24 balls while his partner took 39 for his.
The pair added 101 runs in 63 balls for the fourth wicket.
Vince finished unbeaten on 102* off 42 balls with 10 fours and 5 sixes.
His century came off 42 balls, making it the second-fastest in PSL at that time.
Why Does Rawalpindi Produce So Many Fast Centuries?
Look at the top 10 list again.
Five of the ten fastest hundreds came at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
That is not a coincidence.
Factors That Make Rawalpindi a Batting Paradise
- True bounce: Ball comes onto the bat nicely, allowing batters to play through the line.
- Short square boundaries: Pulls and sweeps regularly clear the rope.
- Minimal movement: Little seam or swing helps batters settle quickly.
- Predictable pace: Bowlers struggle to vary their lengths effectively.
The venue has hosted three of the four 250+ totals in PSL history and five of the ten fastest centuries.
Which Teams Have Produced the Most Fast Centuries?
Looking at the top 10, Multan Sultans dominate with 4 entries.
| Team | Entries | Fastest |
|---|---|---|
| Multan Sultans | 4 | 36 balls |
| Quetta Gladiators | 3 | 44 balls |
| Lahore Qalandars | 1 | 48 balls |
| Islamabad United | 1 | 49 balls |
| Karachi Kings | 1 | 42 balls |
The sultans’ dominance is no surprise, given that Rossouw and Usman Khan both represented the franchise.
Peshawar Zalmi, despite being a strong franchise, does not feature in the top 10.
The Only PSL Match With Two Centuries in the Same Innings
On 7 May 2025, Rilee Rossouw and Hasan Nawaz achieved something unprecedented.
Both batters scored centuries in the same innings for Quetta Gladiators against Islamabad United.
This had never happened before in PSL history.
| Stat | Rossouw | Nawaz |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 104* | 100* |
| Balls | 46 | 45 |
| Fours | 14 | 4 |
| Sixes | 6 | 9 |
| Century in (balls) | 44 | 45 |
They added 134 runs in just 61 balls, powering Gladiators to 263/3.
Nawaz’s 9 sixes were the most by any Gladiators batter in a single PSL innings.
Will Usman Khan’s Record Be Broken in PSL 2026?
Records exist to be broken, as Usman himself said.
PSL 2026 Season began on 26 March with eight teams for the first time.
More matches mean more opportunities for explosive innings.
Rawalpindi remains a venue, so expect more batting carnage.
However, 36 balls is a daunting target.
Breaking it would require a near-perfect powerplay and middle-overs assault.
The question is not if, but when.
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Usman Khan holds the record for the fastest hundred in PSL history (36 balls)
The fastest hundred in PSL history remains Usman Khan’s 36-ball blitz from March 2023.
From his record-breaking innings to Rossouw’s three entries and Brook’s rescue act, PSL has witnessed incredible batting.
With Rawalpindi continuing as a batting paradise and PSL 2026 expanding to eight teams, more fast centuries seem certain.
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