History was made in Pallekele as Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan claimed the crown of most sixes by a Pakistani in a T20 World Cup edition—13, breaking Rizwan’s 12 from 2021. In the tense matchup against England, Farhan’s masterful 63 off 45 (7×4, 2×6) was the highlight.
He steadied the ship with a 46-run stand alongside Babar Azam and added 49 with Fakhar Zaman, but the team faltered elsewhere. Quick dismissals of Sam Ayub (7), Salman Agha (5), Fakhar (25 off 16), Babar (25 off 24), Nawaz (0), Usman (8), and Shadab’s brisk 23 couldn’t prevent a modest 164/9.
Liam Dawson dominated with 3/24, backed by two-wicket hauls from Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer. Farhan’s explosive form signals a bright future, positioning Pakistan strongly as the tournament intensifies.