Sahibzada Farhan Archives

Sultans seal six-wicket victory in nail-biting PSL encounter

April 1, 2026 by Newsdesk

Lahore: Multan Sultans secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the eighth match of PSL 11 at Gaddafi Stadium.

Chasing a massive target of 226 runs, Multan Sultans successfully reached 227 for 4 in just 18.4 overs. The defeat marked Hyderabad Kingsmen’s third consecutive loss in the tournament.

Opener Sahibzada Farhan delivered a outstanding performance, scoring an unbeaten century off 55 balls, smashing 7 fours and 7 sixes. Steve Smith contributed 46 runs, while Shan Masood added 29. Josh Philippe scored 9, and captain Ashton Turner managed 4 runs.

For Hyderabad Kingsmen, Saim Ayub took two wickets, while Maheesh Theekshana and Hassan Khan claimed one each.

Earlier, Hyderabad Kingsmen posted a formidable total of 225 for 5 in their allotted overs. Muaz Sadaqat scored a quickfire 62 off 26 balls, while Sharjeel Khan added 51 runs. Irfan Niazi contributed 22 runs.

Saim Ayub scored 27, Usman Khan made 25, and captain Marnus Labuschagne was dismissed for 8, while Syed Saad Ali added 23 runs.

For Multan Sultans, Mohammad Wasim Jr picked up two wickets, while Peter Siddle and Ashton Turner took one wicket each.

Hyderabad Kingsmen captain Marnus Labuschagne had opted to field first, expressing hope that his team would avoid previous mistakes and deliver a strong performance. Meanwhile, Multan skipper Ashton Turner said his side aimed to restrict the opposition to a manageable total.

In another development, the previous day’s PSL match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi was abandoned due to rain, with both teams awarded one point each.

Sahibzada Farhan becomes highest run-scorer in a single edition

February 28, 2026 by Newsdesk

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has become the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Farhan achieved the milestone during a crucial match against the Sri Lanka national cricket team in the 2026 tournament.

The previous record was held by Virat Kohli, who scored 319 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Sahibzada Farhan has now surpassed the 319-run mark in the 2026 edition, setting a new benchmark for the most runs scored by a batter in a single T20 World Cup tournament.

The achievement highlights Farhan’s remarkable consistency and impact throughout the competition, marking a historic moment for Pakistan cricket.

Record four centuries scored in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

February 26, 2026 by Newsdesk

A new record for the most centuries in a single edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has been set during the ongoing tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

So far, four centuries have been scored in the 2026 edition — the highest ever in one T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka struck a century against Australia, while Canada’s Yuvraj Samra reached three figures against New Zealand.

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan then scored a century against Namibia, setting a new record of three hundreds in a single edition of the tournament.

The tally rose to four after England captain Harry Brook smashed a century against Pakistan during the Super 8 stage.

Previously, no T20 World Cup edition had produced more than two centuries.

In the inaugural 2007 tournament, only one century was recorded, while none were scored in 2009. The 2010 edition saw two centuries, followed by one in 2012. Both the 2014 and 2016 editions produced two centuries each.

There was one century in 2021 and two in 2022, while no hundreds were registered in the 2024 edition.

With several key matches still to be played, the 2026 tournament could see the record extended even further.

ICC releases latest T20 player rankings

February 25, 2026 by Newsdesk

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the latest T20 player rankings, featuring notable changes across batters, all-rounders, and bowlers.

Batters Ranking

Abhishek Sharma of India retains the top spot in the T20 batters ranking.

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan climbs two places to third position.

Ishan Kishan of India improves three spots to reach fifth place.

South Africa’s David Bruus jumps ten places to ninth, while England’s Harry Brook rises ten spots to 18th.

All-Rounders Ranking

Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe continues as the No. 1 T20 all-rounder.

Saem Ayub drops one place to second position.

Bowlers Ranking

Varun Chakaravarthy of India maintains the top spot among T20 bowlers.

South Africa’s Carbon Bosch rises 21 places to reach third position.

Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed drops two spots to fifth, while West Indies’ Matthew Ford climbs 23 places to seventh.

The latest rankings reflect players’ recent performances in T20 internationals across the globe.

Faheem Ashraf’s blistering knock seals thrilling win for Pakistan over Netherlands

February 7, 2026 by Newsdesk

COLOMBO: Pakistan registered a narrow three-wicket victory over the Netherlands in a thrilling opener of the ICC T20 World Cup, powered by Faheem Ashraf’s explosive late-innings performance.

Chasing the target set by the Netherlands, Pakistan’s innings got off to a shaky start as Saif Ayub fell for 24 runs off 13 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six. Sahibzada Farhan and captain Salman Ali Agha also fell cheaply, with Agha contributing just 12 runs to the total of 53 before being caught by Aryan Dutt. Farhan added 46 runs but was dismissed alongside Usman Khan, both falling to Paul van Meekeren in the same over. Babar Azam was caught by Van der Merwe in the following over, leaving Pakistan in trouble.

Middle-order contributions were limited, with Mohammad Nawaz (6 off 13 balls) and Shadab Khan (8 off 12 balls) failing to stabilize the innings.

Pakistan had lost seven wickets when Faheem Ashraf unleashed a stormy knock of 29 runs off 11 balls, smashing three sixes and two fours to steer his team to its first victory of the tournament.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha had won the toss and elected to field, putting the Netherlands in to bat first.

Netherlands Innings:

Openers Michael Leut and Max O’Dowd gave the Dutch team a solid start with 28 runs, but O’Dowd fell for 5 to Salman Mirza. Leut was dismissed for 24 runs by Mohammad Nawaz, while Colin Ackermann (20) and Bas de Leede (30) were also among the key wickets, with de Leede falling to Nawaz.

Pakistan’s bowlers staged a remarkable comeback, taking six wickets for just 20 runs in the latter stages. Salman Mirza claimed three wickets, Saif Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz took two each, and Shaheen Afridi added one wicket via a catch by Agha. The Netherlands were bowled out for 147 runs, well short of an expected 160–170.

Top scorers for the Netherlands were captain Scott Edwards (37), Bas de Leede (30), Michael Leut (24), and Colin Ackermann (20).

Pakistan will now look to carry this momentum into their upcoming group-stage matches against Namibia, the Netherlands, and the United States.

ICC releases latest player rankings: Pakistani cricketers show mixed results

January 14, 2026 by Newsdesk

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its latest player rankings for Test, ODI, and T20 formats, showing a mix of progress and setbacks for Pakistani cricketers.

In the T20 batting rankings, Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan climbed one spot to reach 5th position, while national team captain Salman Ali Agha made a significant jump of 13 places, moving up to 41st.

Among T20 bowlers, Salman Mirza advanced 16 places to secure 19th position, whereas Abrar Ahmed slipped one spot to 5th.

In the T20 all-rounders list, Saim Ayub dropped from first to second place, while Mohammad Nawaz retained his 5th position.

In the ODI bowling rankings, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan remains at number one, with Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed holding steady at 9th. For Test batsmen, England’s Joe Root continues to top the charts.

Babar Azam retains his 6th position in the ODI batting rankings, while former Indian captain Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot.

The updated rankings highlight the strengths and areas for improvement among Pakistani cricketers ahead of upcoming international fixtures.

Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka in first T20I

January 7, 2026 by Newsdesk

Dambulla: Pakistan made a winning start to the three-match T20 series by defeating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the opening match, taking a 1-0 lead.

Chasing a modest target of 129 runs, Pakistan reached the total in the 17th over with the loss of four wickets. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to field first, a decision that paid dividends as the bowlers delivered a disciplined performance.

Pakistan’s playing XI saw the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan, alongside Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Fakhar Zaman and Usman Khan. The bowling unit included Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed.

ri Lanka were bowled out for 128 in 19.2 overs, struggling against Pakistan’s incisive bowling attack. Janith Liyanage top-scored for the hosts with 40 runs, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Charith Asalanka chipped in with 18 runs each.

For Pakistan, Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed claimed three wickets apiece, while Shadab Khan and Mohammad Wasim Jr picked up two wickets each.

Pakistan chased down the target comfortably, led by a composed half-century from Sahibzada Farhan, who scored 51 off 36 balls. Saim Ayub contributed 24 runs, while Salman Ali Agha scored 16 and Fakhar Zaman managed five before being dismissed.

Shadab Khan (18*) and Usman Khan (7*) remained unbeaten to see Pakistan home, sealing a convincing victory in the series opener.