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Muhammad Shehzad set a new national record on Thursday, racing to the fastest first-class century by a Pakistani batter in just 49 balls.<\/strong><\/p>\n He broke the record previously held by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who had scored a 56-ball century against Australia, a mark that had stood as the fastest first-class hundred by a Pakistani batter.<\/p>\n The Pakistan Television (PTV) batter reached the milestone during a third-round President\u2019s Trophy Grade-I fixture against Kingsmen Academy at the Diamond Cricket Ground in Islamabad.<\/p>\n 4\ufe0f\u20e39\ufe0f\u20e3 balls. A new Pakistan first-class record! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Mohammad Shahzad smashes the fastest first-class \ud83d\udcaf by a \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 batter, and 8th overall, in the Al Batal Presents ABS Developers President\u2019s Trophy Grade-I clash against Kingsmen Academy \ud83c\udfcf#PresidentTrophy<\/a> | #PakistanCricket<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cEerhnL2iE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 24, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Shehzad\u2019s blistering innings eclipsed the previous mark of 56 balls, set by former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq against Australia.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old struck 12 fours and eight sixes on his way to three figures, before eventually being dismissed for 114 off 62 deliveries.<\/p>\n His century is now the eighth-fastest in first-class cricket history.<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s knock was Shehzad\u2019s sixth first-class century and proved a key contribution as PTV built their total on day one of the match.<\/p>\n Mohammad Taha also impressed with 43 off 72 balls, striking six fours, while Sharoon Siraj made 16 from 46 deliveries.<\/p>\n Mohammad Shahzad smashes a 49-ball \ud83d\udcaf against Kingsmen!<\/p>\n He walked in at 34-3 and has absolutely smashed the bowlers to all corners of the ground.\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n His 6th first-class hundred. https:\/\/t.co\/SxbWUnlpQg<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6IOM2Wpw07<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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