Saahibzada Farhan made history today at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. The opener played an epic innings of an unbeaten 100 runs in a crucial group stage match against Namibia.
In the long history of the T20 World Cup, Ahmed Shehzad (against Bangladesh in 2014) was Pakistan’s only centurion until now. After a long wait of 12 years, Farhan became the second Pakistani to join this elite list.
Innings Highlights:
Runs: 100* (not out)
Balls: 58
Fours: 11
Sixes: 4
Strike Rate: 172.41
The equation was clear for Pakistan—win to reach the Super Eights, lose and they were out. Babar Azam chose to bat first after winning the toss. Although he looked a bit shaky at the start, Farhan went after the Namibian bowlers as the innings progressed. Although he was stuck on 99 in the 19th over, he brought up his maiden T20I century with a single in the final over.
Farhan’s century and a late whirlwind innings from Shadab Khan helped Pakistan pile up a massive total of 199 for 3 in their allotted 20 overs.
1. Super Eight Hopes: After this massive total, Pakistan’s path to the Super Eight became much smoother. 2. Personal Milestone: Farhan has now moved to the top of the list of highest run-scorers in this World Cup. 3. A Long Wait Ends: After Shehzad, no other Pakistani batter had reached the three-figure mark on the World Cup stage, a feat Farhan accomplished today.
Source: Pakistan vs. Namibia match on February 18, 2026.