Pakistan has won by seven wickets against Sri Lanka.
The match took place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Set to chase a modest 129-run target, the home side comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of just three wickets and 27 balls to spare.
Farhan received notable support from fellow opener Saim Ayub and star batter Babar Azam, who contributed with 20 and 16, respectively.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha expressed satisfaction with the progress of achieving the “perfect” playing XI ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
“It was a complete game, we were very good with both bat and ball. We started really well in all three departments and that’s what we look for. We had the luxury of Nawaz and Faheem as all-rounders, who can bat and take wickets as well,” said Agha at the post-match presentation.
“We always wanted to start well, and he’s someone who, if he bats for three, four overs, he can bat like that. He can take the game away from any opposition,” Agha said of Farhan.
The Pakistan skipper then went on to claim that the national team is close to having the perfect playing in the shortest format, with fringe players chipping in when given chances.
“We’re very close to having a perfect playing XI, and giving chances to fringe players, who are coming in and chipping in.”
