WATCH: Babar Azam scores breathtaking century in T20 Blast

Pakistan’s limited-overs skipper Babar Azam scored a breathtaking century, in the ongoing T20 Blast, to take his side, Somerset, to a convincing 66-run victory over Glamorgan on Wednesday.

Azam notched up his career-best 114 not out from only 62 balls, helping his team post 183/3 in 20 overs, which was enough for them to register their third win in the competition, and give them an outside chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.

Azam, who was dropped twice during his sublime innings, made full use of the conditions on offer and the struggling Glamorgan bowlers.

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The right-hander reached his hundred in the 19th over, with his second fifty taking just 23 deliveries. His innings included nine fours and five sixes.

🏏 114* runs
⚪ 62 balls
💥 Nine fours and five sixes

Babar Azam hit his first century for Somerset in this season's T20 Blast and also became the third-fastest player to 5000 T20 runs 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xe5qGy5ynf

— ICC (@ICC) September 17, 2020

In reply, Glamorgan’s innings remained bereft of momentum as they lost their first two wickets in nine balls and were quickly reduced to 47 for 5. They were eventually dismissed for 117 in the 16^th over.

For his brilliant innings, Babar Azam was declared player of the match.