In a high-stakes encounter of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo, Pakistan’s aggressive opener Sahibzada Farhan delivered a match-winning performance, smashing a scintillating unbeaten century to guide his team to a commanding total against Namibia.
Batting with authority and composure, Farhan struck an unbeaten 100 off just 58 balls, laced with 11 boundaries and four towering sixes. His explosive innings powered Pakistan to 200 runs, setting Namibia a daunting target in the crucial group-stage clash.
With this century, Farhan surged to the top of the tournament’s batting charts, becoming the leading run-scorer of the 2026 edition. He has amassed 220 runs in just four innings, underlining his consistency and dominance at the top of the order.
South Africa’s Aiden Markram follows in second place with 178 runs in four matches, while Farhan has also distinguished himself as the tournament’s most prolific six-hitter so far. The Pakistani opener has cleared the boundary 11 times in four innings.
India’s Ishan Kishan sits second on the sixes list with 10 maximums in four matches.
Farhan’s remarkable form has not only strengthened Pakistan’s campaign but also positioned him as one of the standout performers of the tournament. With the knockout stages approaching, Pakistan will be hoping their in-form opener continues his rich vein of form.
On the other hand, following Pakistan’s emphatic victory over Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the lineup for the Super 8 stage has been finalised.
On Wednesday, Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs to secure their place in the Super 8 round of the tournament.
A total of 20 teams are participating in the 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup, which is being hosted in India and Sri Lanka.
After the conclusion of the group stage, eight teams have advanced to the Super 8 phase, while the campaigns of the remaining 12 teams have come to an end.
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