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Farhan Creates T20 Record with Blazing Century in PSL Clash Against Zalmi

Sahibzada Farhan make history in PSL
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Sahibzada Farhan delivered a historic performance for Islamabad United with a brilliant century against Peshawar Zalmi in Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10, becoming the first Pakistani batter to score four T20 centuries in a calendar year.

The 28-year-old opener scored 106 off just 52 balls, hitting 13 fours and five sixes, and reached the milestone in only nine innings — a feat matched by just four others in T20 cricket history.

Farhan now stands alongside Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, and Shubman Gill in this elite club.

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His explosive knock powered Islamabad United to a massive total of 244 for the loss of four wickets in their 20 overs.

Despite losing opener Andries Gous early to a sharp run-out by Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Islamabad bounced back strongly through a 144-run stand between Farhan and Colin Munro.

Munro contributed 40 from 27 balls, including six boundaries and a six, providing steady support to Farhan’s dominant display.

Both batters were dismissed in the 13th over, but the strong foundation allowed the middle order to maintain the momentum.

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Salman Agha chipped in with a rapid 30 off 15 balls, while Jason Holder added an unbeaten 20 off 11 deliveries to help United finish on a high.

For Peshawar Zalmi, Alzarri Joseph and Hussain Talat picked up two wickets apiece but couldn’t prevent the flow of runs.

Players with Four T20 Centuries in a Calendar Year

 

Player Year
Chris Gayle 2011
Virat Kohli 2016
Jos Buttler 2022
Shubman Gill 2023
Sahibzada Farhan 2025

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