KARACHI: Hyderabad Kingsmen wicketkeeper-batsman Usman Khan made his name in Pakistan Super League (PSL) history by scoring a century against Multan Sultans in the 33rd match of the ongoing eight-team tournament at the National Bank Stadium on Wednesday.
With the Kingsmen reeling at 48/3 in 5.2 overs, Usman, who came out to bat at number 5, took a hat-trick with Muhammad Ismail, who would have fallen behind on the first delivery he faced, but the Sultans did not appeal.
The right-handed batsman used the rare opportunity to bat aggressively and finished with a top score of 101 off 47 balls with 10 sixes and 5 fours.
As a result, Usman Marquez became the first batsman in the history of the league to score four centuries, surpassing the likes of Babar Azam, Riley Roseau and Kamran who had three centuries each.
Most hundreds in PSL
- Usman Khan – Four in 33 innings
- Kamran Akmal – Three in 74 innings
- Riley Rossow – Three in 97 innings
- Babar Assam – Three in 106 innings
Notably, Usman scored his first three PSL centuries for Multan Sultans, who he represented in three editions, before being signed directly by debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Diamond Division for Rs 46.2 million ahead of a historic player auction.
Usman’s first PSL century came against 2019 champions Quetta Gladiators in the 2023 edition, while his next two centuries came against Karachi Kings and Islamabad United respectively.
Usman also holds the record for the fastest century in PSL history, which came in just 36 balls against the Gladiators.