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Sahibzada Farhan's Century Powers Pakistan to Crucial T20 World Cup Win

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan scored a blistering 58-ball century to become only the second Pakistani batter to achieve the feat in a T20 World Cup. His unbeaten 100, along with contributions from Salman Ali Agha and Shadab Khan, propelled Pakistan to a strong total of 199/3 against Namibia. This innings made Farhan the tournament's leading run-scorer with 220 runs in four innings. The victory was crucial for Pakistan's hopes of advancing to the Super 8 stage of the competition.

Key Points: Sahibzada Farhan Scores T20 World Cup Century for Pakistan

  • Second Pakistani with T20 WC ton
  • 58-ball 100* with 11 fours
  • Tournament's leading run-getter
  • Pakistan posts 199/3
  • Crucial for Super 8 qualification
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Sahibzada Farhan becomes second Pakistani batter to score T20 World Cup century

Sahibzada Farhan becomes second Pakistani batter with a T20 World Cup century, leading his team to a must-win victory against Namibia.

"He scored the ton on Wednesday during the team's must-win league stage match against Namibia. - Report"

Colombo, February 18

Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan became the second player from his country to score a century in ICC T20 World Cup. He scored the ton on Wednesday during the team's must-win league stage match against Namibia.

The right-hander joined former batter Ahmed Shehzad in the list of Pakistan batters to have a T20 World Cup to their names.

Shehzad made 111* in 62 balls against Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup back in 2014 at Mirpur.

Sahibzada scored a 58-ball 100*, laced with 11 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of over 172.

The 29-year-old hitter is now the leading run-getter in the tournament, having scored 220 runs in four innings at an average of 73.33 and a strike rate of over 164, with a century and fifty each to his name.

In 43 T20Is for Pakistan, Sahibzada has made 1,142 runs at an average of 27.85 and a strike rate of over 134, with a century and nine fifties.

After Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first, it wad Sahibzada's century along with knocks from skipper Salman Ali Agha (38 in 23 balls, with three fours and two sixes) and Shadab Khan (36* in 22 balls, with a four and three sixes) took them to 199/3 in 20 overs.

Namibia need 200 runs to win and if they chase it, Pakistan will end with four points in four matches and will be battling for the Super 8 spot with the USA, which also ended its campaign with four points, winning two and losing two.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great innings, but the real test will be against top bowling sides. Scoring against Namibia is one thing, doing it against the likes of Bumrah or Rashid is another. Still, credit where it's due - he's the tournament's leading run-scorer now.
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Rohit P
Only the second Pakistani to score a T20 WC century? That's surprising! India has several. Shows how dominant their bowling has been historically. But Farhan is in sublime form - 220 runs at 73 average is no joke. Hope he continues, makes the tournament more interesting!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I always enjoy watching a good century, regardless of the team. The strike rate of over 172 is what stands out. T20 is about entertainment, and he provided that. Good for the sport!
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Vikram M
His stats are impressive, but Pakistan's real battle is for the Super 8 spot with USA. That's the modern cricket world for you! Never thought I'd see that sentence. All the best to them, but from an Indian perspective, I hope our team goes further 😉
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Karthik V
Respectful criticism: The article focuses only on the batting. What about the pressure of the must-win situation? That mental strength is the real story. Scoring a century when your team's tournament life is on the line - that's the mark of a good player. Well played, Sahibzada.

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