In an impressive display of batting, Sahibzada Farhan scored a remarkable 73 runs off 41 balls against the USA. This performance took place during Match 12 of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. His innings helped Pakistan amass a total of 190 runs for 9 wickets.
Sahibzada Farhan’s Milestone Achievements
Farhan’s innings marked several key achievements. He registered his ninth T20I half-century and became the 14th Pakistani player to surpass 1,000 runs in T20 internationals.
Match Highlights
- Match Date: 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- Pakistan’s Total: 190/9
- Sahibzada Farhan’s Score: 73 runs (41 balls)
- Boundary Breakdown: 6 fours, 5 sixes
Farhan’s innings was pivotal as Pakistan faced early challenges, finding themselves at 56 for 2. He formed a crucial partnership with Saim Ayub, helping to stabilize the innings with a Powerplay total of 54 runs before Ayub’s dismissal.
Partnership and Key Contributions
After the early wickets, Farhan was joined by Babar Azam. Together, they managed to push Pakistan past 100 runs in the 12th over. Farhan reached his half-century in just 27 balls during the 10th over of the match.
The partnership came to an end in the 15th over when Babar was dismissed, leaving Farhan to continue the assault on the USA bowlers. He was finally dismissed by spinner Harmeet Singh in the subsequent over.
Statistics and Records
- Overall T20I Runs: 1,042 runs in 41 matches
- Batting Average: 26.05
- Strike Rate: 132.23
- Total T20I Sixes: 58
With this innings, Farhan’s performances in T20 internationals have garnered attention, and he now shares the record for the second-most sixes by a Pakistani player in a T20 World Cup match, closely following Shoaib Malik.
This remarkable performance not only solidifies Farhan’s status as an emerging talent but also demonstrates his capability to score under pressure in international cricket.
