Sahibzada Farhan slams successive fifties in T20I Tri-series: Key stats
What's the story
After hitting a record-setting unbeaten 80 versus Sri Lanka in Match 3 of the T20I Tri-series on Saturday, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan hit another rapid fifty versus Zimbabwe in Match 4 on Sunday. The aggressive Farhan smashed a 41-ball 63, helping his side get to 195/5 in 20 overs. He shared a century-plus stand alongside Babar Azam. Pakistan won the match later. Here's more.
Knock
Farhan and Babar add a solid 103-run stand
Farhan and Saim Ayub added 29 runs for the 1st wicket before Babar came in and the two forged a stunning 103-run stand for the 2nd wicket. This stunning stand between Farhan and Babar set a solid base for Pakistan. Farhan played his shots and put a value on his wicket. He hit three sixes and four fours. Sikandar Raza eventually dismissed Farhan.
Stats
28th T20 fifty for Farhan in T20s
In 33 T20Is, Farhan has raced to 825 runs at 25.78. This was his 7th T20I fifty. Versus Zimbabwe, Farhan has recorded 83 runs at 27.66 from three matches. Overall in T20s, he has bagged 4,323 runs from 142 matches at 34.30. This was his 28th T20 fifty (100s: 6). He is closing in on 200 sixes (197).
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Farhan owns most fifty-plus scores and sixes (T20s) in 2025
As per ESPNcricinfo, in 43 T20s this year, Farhan owns 1,793 runs at 44.82. This was his 12th fifty (100s: 4). He now has the most fifty-plus scores this year (16), surpassing Nicholas Pooran (15). He also surpassed Pooran (103) in terms of sixes (105).