WEBDESK: Peshawar’s Sahibzada Farhan delivered a stunning performance in the National T20 Cup, scoring an unbeaten 162 runs off just 72 balls. His explosive innings helped Peshawar secure a dominant victory over Quetta and set a new tournament record for the highest individual score.
Sahibzada Farhan’s remarkable knock surpassed Kamran Akmal’s previous record of 150 runs, set in 2017. His innings included 14 fours and 11 sixes, propelling Peshawar to an impressive total of 239 runs in 20 overs. This powerful display not only secured the team’s place in the quarter-finals but also put Sahibzada Farhan in the global spotlight.
Quetta, in response, struggled to chase the massive target and was bowled out for 113 runs in 19.3 overs, handing Peshawar a commanding victory. Sahibzada Farhan’s record-breaking innings is now tied for the third-highest individual score in T20 cricket history, alongside Hamilton Masakadza and Hazratullah Zazai. The highest-ever individual T20 score remains Chris Gayle’s 175 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
Cricket fans and analysts have hailed Sahibzada Farhan’s performance as one of the best in National T20 Cup history. His remarkable ability to dominate the game under pressure has raised hopes for a potential call-up to Pakistan’s national T20 squad.
With this innings, Sahibzada Farhan has firmly established himself as a top T20 batsman. His performance will be remembered as a milestone in Pakistan’s domestic cricket, proving his potential to shine on the international stage.
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