Colombo, Sri Lanka – Web Desk: Pakistan’s opening batter Sahibzada Farhan has reached a major milestone in T20 International cricket, completing 1,000 runs during the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The achievement came in Pakistan’s high-scoring clash against the United States, where Farhan contributed a blistering 73 runs off 41 balls, helping Pakistan set a challenging target of 191 runs.
At 29 years old, Farhan achieved the feat in his 41st T20I innings, becoming the 10th Pakistani batter to cross the 1,000-run mark in the format. He joins an elite group of players including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Fakhar Zaman, Umar Akmal, Ahmed Shehzad, Shahid Afridi, and Saeem Ayub who have reached this landmark.
Farhan’s innings was instrumental in Pakistan’s strong total of 190/9 in 20 overs against the USA in Colombo. His aggressive strokeplay and ability to anchor the innings underlined his importance at the top of the order and his growing stature in Pakistan’s T20 setup. Analysts have praised his consistency and match-winning abilities, noting that this milestone cements Farhan’s role as a key figure in Pakistan’s white-ball cricket.
Pakistan’s strong performance in the T20 World Cup follows their thrilling victory against the Netherlands, where they won by three wickets, while the USA suffered a defeat against India. Farhan’s century milestone adds another layer of excitement to the ongoing tournament and highlights the depth of Pakistan’s batting talent in the shortest format.
