Farhan’s Stunning 148 Guides Peshawar to National T20 Final
Sahibzada Farhan’s record-breaking century and an all-round bowling effort propelled Peshawar to a commanding 56-run victory over Abbottabad in the first semifinal of the National T20 Cup at Iqbal Stadium.
Farhan’s Historic Knock – A New T20 Record
Farhan smashed 148 runs off just 72 balls, hammering 10 fours and 12 sixes, leading Peshawar to a mammoth 243/3. With this knock, he became the highest run-scorer in a single edition of the National T20 Cup, accumulating 588 runs in just six innings.
Sahibzada Farhan’s Record-Breaking Stats:
| Season | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 492 |
| 2025 | 6 | 588 |
He equaled Fakhar Zaman’s Pakistan record of 588 runs in a single T20 tournament, set in PSL 2022.
Waqar Ahmed (34 off 27), Maaz Sadaqat (31 off 17), and Muhammad Amir Barki (20 off 5) provided valuable contributions, ensuring a massive total.
Abbottabad’s bowlers struggled, with Shahab Khan, Yasir Shah, and Ahmed Khan picking up a wicket each.
Abbottabad’s Chase Falls Short
Chasing 244, Abbottabad's Shahzaib Khan led the fight with 53 off 43, while Sajjad Ali Hashmi (37 off 22) provided early momentum. However, the middle order faltered despite brief resistance from Afaq Ahmed (14), Khayam Khan (13), Khalid Usman (17), and Shahab Khan (32).*
They ended at 187/8, falling short by 56 runs.
Peshawar’s Bowlers Shine
Peshawar’s bowling attack, led by Usman Tariq, Mohammad Imran Jr., Israrullah, and Iftikhar Ahmed, shared two wickets each, dismantling Abbottabad’s batting lineup and securing a dominant victory.
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