Sahibzada Farhan Becomes Only Second Pakistani to Hit T20WC Ton

Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan opener, etched his name in history with an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls against Namibia. The right-hander struck 11 fours and 4 sixes, and the way he timed his shots guided Pakistan to 199/3 in this crucial match.

With this milestone, Farhan became just the second Pakistani batter ever to score a hundred in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Before him, only Ahmed Shehzad had reached three figures, scoring 111* off 62 balls against Bangladesh in 2014. The 12-year gap between the two centuries makes Farhan’s achievement even more special.

First International Hundred

This century was Farhan’s maiden international ton. Although he had impressed earlier with 73 against USA and an unbeaten 80 vs Sri Lanka, he had never crossed the three-figure mark at the international level until now.

Reaching his hundred in 58 deliveries, Farhan combined composure with calculated aggression, ensuring Pakistan built a total strong enough to defend in this vital Pakistan vs Namibia encounter.

Level with T20 Giants

Farhan’s remarkable form in 2026 continues to turn heads. His latest knock was his fourth T20 century in a single calendar year, allowing him to match the world record jointly held by Chris Gayle, Jos Buttler, and Virat Kohli. 

The Colombo hundred was also the third century of this tournament, following Pathum Nissanka of Sri Lanka and Yuvraj Samra of Canada.

A Defining Tournament Moment

More than just numbers, Farhan’s innings carried the weight of expectation. Pakistan needed a strong total to stay alive in the competition, and their opener delivered when it mattered most.

Sahibzada Farhan’s performance will be remembered as one of the standout moments of this edition, a blend of temperament, timing, and tournament pressure handled to perfection.