Cricket Sensation Sahibzada Farhan Blazes Path for Peshawar in National T20 Cup

Sahibzada Farhan's incredible batting prowess was on full display as he hammered a sensational 148 runs off just 72 balls, peppering the boundary with 10 fours and clearing it a whopping 12 times with sixes. This awe-inspiring performance steered Peshawar Region to a commanding 56-run victory over Abbottabad Region in a thrilling semi-final clash of the National T20 Cup.

Farhan's innings set the stage for Peshawar's daunting total of 243-3 in their allotted 20 overs. Partnering initially with Waqar Ahmed, the duo put together a dynamic 116-run opening stand before Waqar was dismissed after logging 34 runs. Following this explosive start, Farhan combined efforts with Maaz Sadaqat, whose 31 runs complemented Farhan’s thunderous knock as they added another 105 runs to Peshawar's tally.

Although Abbottabad showed flashes of a fightback, courtesy of a spirited 53 from Shahzaib Khan and an unbeaten 32 by Shahab Khan, they faltered in their chase, concluding their innings at 187-8. Peshawar's bowling attack played a crucial role in stifling Abbottabad’s batting efforts, with Israrullah, Mohammad Imran Jr, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Usman Tariq claiming two wickets each, effectively sealing their team's advancement to the final.

Farhan's achievements in the tournament go beyond this singular display of excellence. With an unmatched haul of 588 runs from just six innings, he has emerged as the leading scorer, setting a new benchmark by becoming the first cricketer to notch three centuries within a single National T20 Cup season. His latest triumph also saw him break his previous record of 492 runs set in the 2023-24 season.

This sensational form has set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying final, as Peshawar prepares to face Lahore Region Blues at the iconic Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Thursday evening. Lahore earned their ticket to the final with a narrow five-run victory over Multan Region, anchored by Imran Butt’s resilient 89 not out. Farhan's recent unbeaten 162 served as a prelude to his current wave of dominance, and Peshawar hopes to leverage his performance as they vie for the championship title.