In a record-breaking night at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Sahibzada Farhan didn’t just let his bat do the talking—he made sure to acknowledge the voice that helped guide it.
Following his breathtaking 106 off just 52 deliveries, the Islamabad United opener attributed his match-defining knock to a simple yet powerful piece of advice from one of Pakistan’s most seasoned T20 batters, Fakhar Zaman.
Speaking after being named Player of the Match during Islamabad United’s emphatic win over Peshawar Zalmi, Farhan said, “I give the credit to Fakhar Zaman. He was sitting with me today and told me to play just like I do in domestic cricket.” That brief conversation, just hours before the match, turned out to be the catalyst for one of the most explosive innings of the PSL season.
Farhan, known for his prolific scoring in Pakistan’s domestic circuit, has at times struggled to replicate that form under the brighter lights of franchise cricket. But this season, he seems to have found the rhythm, poise, and belief to do exactly that—and perhaps Fakhar’s nudge was the final push.
Farhan’s innings was a masterclass in controlled aggression. With 13 fours and five sixes to his name, he didn’t just bat Zalmi out of the game—he etched his name into the cricketing history.
Fakhar Zaman, while not at his best this season, continues to play a crucial role off the field. His mentorship has clearly paid dividends for Sahibzada Farhan. It’s the kind of veteran presence that often goes unspoken in the stats column but proves invaluable in the dressing room.
For Islamabad United, the timing of Farhan’s form couldn’t be better. With the business end of the tournament still to come, his ability to lead from the top with clarity and confidence is setting the tone for a side that looks increasingly settled—and increasingly dangerous.
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