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Fans go wild as Sahibzada Farhan creates history with a stunning century in PAK vs. SL Super 8 clash during T20 World Cup 2026
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Fans go wild as Sahibzada Farhan creates history with a stunning century in PAK vs. SL Super 8 clash during T20 World Cup 2026

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after a high-stakes Super 8 encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan‘s dynamic opener Sahibzada Farhan a feat that will be remembered for years to come. As Pakistan fought to keep their semi-final hopes alive, Farhan rose to the occasion with a breathtaking century against Sri Lanka, sending fans into a frenzy both inside the stadium and on social media.

The right-hander hit a hundred off just sixty deliveries, crossing the mark with nine fours and five towering sixes. His strike rate, which topped 166, reflected not only aggression but also calculated dominance. It wasn’t just another hundred; it was a blow that rewrote the record books and reaffirmed Pakistan’s faith in crucial moments.

Surpassing legends and setting new milestones for Sahibzada Farhan

Farhan’s remarkable innings saw him overachieved Virat Kohli‘s long-standing record of 319 runs in a single T20 World Cup edition, set in 2014. With 383 runs in seven matches at an astonishing average of 76.60 and a strike rate of 160.25, Farhan has emerged as the standout batsman of the tournament.

This was his second century in the competition, making him the first player in T20 World Cup history to score two hundreds in the same edition. He now shares the overall record of most centuries in T20 World Cup history with West Indian icon Chris Gayle, although Gayle’s tons came in different tournaments.

Among the greats from Australia and Pakistan, Farhan is now sidelined Matthew HaydenKohli, and Babar Azam in including four 50-plus scores in a single edition – a sign of consistency at the highest level. Notably, only Babar has scored more T20I centuries for Pakistan, with three to his name.

A monumental opening position

Farhan’s brilliance was perfectly complemented by Fakhar Zamanwho unleashed 84 runs from just 42 balls. The duo put together a record 176 runs for the first wicket – now the highest opening stand in T20 World Cup history.

In doing so, they eclipsed the 175-point score between Tim Seifert and Finn Allen earlier in the tournament. For almost fifteen overs, Sri Lanka’s bowlers continued to search for answers as the Pakistan openers dictated terms with fearless stroke play.

Sri Lanka’s bounce back and the semi-final comparison

Despite the huge opening score, Sri Lanka managed to claw their way back into the match. Dilshan Madushanka impressed with figures of 3 for 33 while skipper Dasun Shanaka and pacesetter Dushmanta Chameera made crucial breakthroughs. Pakistan eventually finished at 212 for 8 – a strong total, although slightly lower than what once seemed possible.

With the qualifying scenarios on the line, Pakistan must restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or less to overtake New Zealand in terms of net run rate and book a place in the semi-finals. The comparison adds another layer of drama to what was already an unforgettable evening.

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