Fans go wild as Sahibzada Farhan scripts history with stunning century in PAK vs SL Super 8 clash at T20 World Cup 2026

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n a high-stakes Super 8 encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan’s dynamic opener Sahibzada Farhan delivered a performance that will be remembered for years. With Pakistan fighting to keep their semifinal hopes alive, Farhan rose to the occasion with a breathtaking century against Sri Lanka, sending fans into a frenzy both inside the stadium and across social media.

The right-hander smashed 100 off just 60 deliveries, peppering the boundary with nine fours and five towering sixes. His strike rate, soaring above 166, reflected not just aggression but calculated dominance. It was not merely another hundred — it was a knock that rewrote record books and reaffirmed Pakistan’s belief in crunch moments.

Surpassing legends and setting new milestones for Sahibzada Farhan

Farhan’s remarkable innings saw him surpass 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 batter of the tournament.

This was his second century of 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 Indies icon Chris Gayle, though Gayle’s tons came in different tournaments.

Among Australians and Pakistan greats, Farhan now stands alongside Matthew Hayden, Kohli, and Babar Azam in recording four 50-plus scores in a single edition — a mark of consistency at the highest level. Notably, only Babar has scored more T20I centuries for Pakistan, with three to his name.

A monumental opening stand

Farhan’s brilliance was perfectly complemented by Fakhar Zaman, who unleashed 84 runs from just 42 balls. The duo stitched together a record 176-run partnership for the first wicket — now the highest opening stand in T20 World Cup history.

In doing so, they eclipsed the 175-run stand between Tim Seifert and Finn Allen earlier in the tournament. For nearly 15 overs, Sri Lanka’s bowlers were left searching for answers as the Pakistani openers dictated terms with fearless strokeplay.

Sri Lanka’s fightback and the semifinal equation

Despite the massive opening stand, Sri Lanka clawed their way back into the contest. Dilshan Madushanka impressed with figures of 3 for 33, while skipper Dasun Shanaka and pacer Dushmantha Chameera chipped in with crucial breakthroughs. Pakistan eventually finished at 212 for 8 — a strong total, though slightly short of what once looked possible.

With qualification scenarios hanging in the balance, Pakistan must restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or fewer to edge past New Zealand on net run rate and book a semifinal berth. The equation adds another layer of drama to what has already been an unforgettable evening.

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