Pakistani opener Sahibzada Farhan is currently enjoying a spectacular run in the Twenty20 format. After a brief setback in his debut Pakistan Super League (PSL) match, he bounced back emphatically in the following game, producing a destructive century that shattered the records of Virat Kohli and Rilee Rossouw, while sending a warning to his compatriot Babar Azam. Farhan’s heroics also guided Multan Sultans to a convincing victory.
In Wednesday’s PSL clash, Hyderabad Kingsmen batted first against Multan, posting a total of 225 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Individual contributions came from Maz Sadakat, who scored 62 off 26 balls, including five fours and five sixes, and Sarzil Khan, who made 51 from 26 balls with three fours and four sixes.
Chasing the target, Multan Sultans achieved a dominant win with eight balls to spare and six wickets in hand, propelled by Farhan’s brilliance. Alongside him, Steven Smith contributed a rapid 46 off 20 balls.
Farhan, awarded the player of the match, smashed an unbeaten 106 off 57 balls, featuring seven fours and eight sixes. This marked his first “magical” century in the PSL, and his ninth T20 century overall. Among Pakistani batters, only Babar Azam, with eleven T20 hundreds, remains ahead of him.
| Player | T20 Centuries | Matches Played | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 22 | 407 | West Indies, “Universe Boss” |
| Babar Azam | 11 | 261 | Pakistan captain |
| David Warner | 10 | 333 | Australia |
| Virat Kohli | 9 | 415 | India |
| Rilee Rossouw | 9 | 393 | South Africa |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 9 | 166 | Pakistan, PSL standout |
Farhan’s T20 form has been on display since the recent T20 World Cup, where he recorded two centuries in a single tournament, finishing as the highest run-scorer with 383 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 160.25. His current PSL performance suggests he is carrying that momentum forward, establishing himself as one of Pakistan’s most formidable T20 talents.
With just 166 T20 matches under his belt, Farhan’s rise is remarkable, especially considering that Kohli and Rossouw achieved the same century tally in more than double the number of games. If he continues this trajectory, he could soon challenge Babar Azam for the top spot among Pakistani T20 centurions.