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Sahibzada Farhan Goes Past Fakhar Zaman; Sets New National T20 Cup Record In Pakistan

Poulomi Chakraborty

Sahibzada Farhan Surpasses Fakhar Zaman (Source: @RealSahibzada/x.com)Sahibzada Farhan Surpasses Fakhar Zaman (Source: @RealSahibzada/x.com)

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The Pakistani cricket fans are enjoying some unreal T20 thrills as their domestic tournament, the Pakistan T20 National Cup, is taking place. Some of the talented domestic Pakistani stars are grabbing the limelight with their excellence.

Peshawar Region batter Sahibzada Farhan rewrites history as he breaks Fakhar Zaman’s national record of smashing the most runs in a single edition of any T20 tournament.

Sahibzada Farhan Surpasses Fakhar Zaman

After the Champions Trophy, the Pakistani cricket fans are on the treat as they are witnessing some exceptional T20 actions in the ongoing Pakistan T20 National Cup. In the thrilling tournament, Peshawar Region player Sahibzada Farhan shatters the record with his unreal cricket brilliance.

In red-hot form, Sahibzada Farhan has soared to new heights, amassing 588 runs in just 6 matches. With that, he broke his own record of 492 runs in just 12 innings. Farhan has showcased his brilliant form throughout the tournament and unlocked this exceptional milestone.

That was not the end, as he dethroned the star Pakistani batter Fakhar Zaman who scored 588 runs in 13 innings in the Pakistan Super League 2022. Farhan smashed the same tally in just six innings, racking up three centuries and two fifties along the way.. That is an unreal benchmark.

Sahibzada’s Exceptional Ton Secured Their Final Berth

In the entire tournament, Sahibzada Farhan has showcased his red hot form. But while facing the Abbottabad Region in the first semifinal match, he showcased brilliance. While opening the innings, Waqar Ahmed walked away scoring 34 runs, and Farhan played the anchor’s role. Sahibzada Farhan lit up the field with a breathtaking 148 off just 72 balls, smashing 10 boundaries and 12 towering sixes at a staggering strike rate of 205.56.

His explosive ton powered Peshawar to a massive 243-run total. While defending the total, the Peshawar bowler showcased their domination in the second innings and secured the thrilling win by 56 runs. With that victory, they secured their final berth and set to face Lahore Blues in the final showdown of Pakistan National T20 2025.