A breathtaking innings from rising star Maaz Sadaqat lit up the Pakistan Super League as he carved his name into the tournament’s record books with a blistering half-century during Hyderabad Kingsmen’s showdown against Multan Sultans in Lahore.
Playing at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, the young opener showcased fearless strokeplay, reaching his fifty in just 19 balls — a feat that places him among the quickest in PSL history. His effort matches the pace previously set by Luke Ronchi and Sam Billings, underlining the magnitude of his achievement.
The benchmark for the fastest half-century in the league still stands at 17 deliveries, a record jointly held by Kamran Akmal, Asif Ali, Hazratullah Zazai, and Rilee Rossouw.
- 17 balls – Kamran Akmal (2018), Asif Ali (2019), Hazratullah Zazai (2021), Rilee Rossouw (2023)
- 18 balls – Paul Stirling (2022), Tim David (2022), Mohammad Haris (2022)
- 19 balls – Luke Ronchi (2018), Sam Billings (2025), Maaz Sadaqat (2026)
Sadaqat wasted no time asserting dominance, launching his innings with a towering hit off Shehzad Gul and maintaining relentless pressure on the bowling attack. His calculated aggression, blending power with precision, saw him reach the milestone with a composed single off Multan skipper Ashton Turner.
The 20-year-old’s electrifying knock came to an end at 62 from just 26 deliveries, featuring a flurry of boundaries, including five maximums, before he was eventually dismissed by Mohammad Nawaz.
His explosive start laid the groundwork for a massive total as Hyderabad Kingsmen posted a formidable 225 for 5. Veteran campaigner Sharjeel Khan added the finishing flourish with an unbeaten half-century, while Saim Ayub and Usman Khan chipped in with handy contributions to round off a dominant batting performance.
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