Sahibzada Farhan Makes History With Three Straight Fifties Against Sri Lanka
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan finished the T20I series against Sri Lanka with an outstanding run of form, recording half-centuries in all three matches. His final contribution was a 76-run knock from 47 balls at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 13.
Pakistan’s innings faced serious pressure after losing six wickets for 102 runs. Farhan steadied the score before joining Arafat Minhas in a partnership that added 66 runs and helped Pakistan reach 168 for eight. His innings featured seven fours and three sixes.
The final match ended in defeat, but Farhan’s performances across the series earned him the Player of the Series award.
Farhan’s impact began in the opening match, when his 89 runs helped Pakistan chase a target of 183 and take the lead in the series. He followed that effort with another half-century in the second game, scoring 73 as Pakistan posted 215 for three and secured a commanding 82-run win.
The captain’s third innings proved valuable for a different reason. With Pakistan’s middle order struggling to build momentum, he remained at the crease while wickets continued to fall. Arafat Minhas then provided crucial support, allowing Pakistan to add important runs in the closing overs.
Pakistan had already wrapped up the series after winning the first two T20Is, so Sri Lanka’s victory in the final game could not change the overall result. Chasing 169, the visitors reached 172 for two in just 17.1 overs to claim an eight-wicket win.
Kusal Mendis led the chase with an unbeaten 87, while Kamindu Mendis contributed 40 not out. Their unbroken 98-run partnership took Sri Lanka comfortably over the line and earned Kusal the Player of the Match award.
Pakistan left the three-match contest with a 2–1 series victory, despite missing out in the final encounter.
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan finished the T20I series against Sri Lanka with an outstanding run of form, recording half-centuries in all three matches.
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan finished the T20I series against Sri Lanka with an outstanding run of form, recording half-centuries in all three matches. His final contribution was a 76-run knock from 47 balls at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 13.
Pakistan’s innings faced serious pressure after losing six wickets for 102 runs. Farhan steadied the score before joining Arafat Minhas in a partnership that added 66 runs and helped Pakistan reach 168 for eight. His innings featured seven fours and three sixes.
The final match ended in defeat, but Farhan’s performances across the series earned him the Player of the Series award.
Farhan’s impact began in the opening match, when his 89 runs helped Pakistan chase a target of 183 and take the lead in the series. He followed that effort with another half-century in the second game, scoring 73 as Pakistan posted 215 for three and secured a commanding 82-run win.
The captain’s third innings proved valuable for a different reason. With Pakistan’s middle order struggling to build momentum, he remained at the crease while wickets continued to fall. Arafat Minhas then provided crucial support, allowing Pakistan to add important runs in the closing overs.
Pakistan had already wrapped up the series after winning the first two T20Is, so Sri Lanka’s victory in the final game could not change the overall result. Chasing 169, the visitors reached 172 for two in just 17.1 overs to claim an eight-wicket win.
Kusal Mendis led the chase with an unbeaten 87, while Kamindu Mendis contributed 40 not out. Their unbroken 98-run partnership took Sri Lanka comfortably over the line and earned Kusal the Player of the Match award.
Pakistan left the three-match contest with a 2–1 series victory, despite missing out in the final encounter.
