Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan delivered a stunning performance in the Pakistan Super League 2026, scoring a brilliant century to help Multan Sultans complete a massive chase of 225 runs.
His innings not only guided Multan to a memorable victory but also placed him among elite names in T20 cricket history. With this knock, Farhan reached his ninth T20 century, equalling the tally of Virat Kohli and Rilee Rossouw.
Hyderabad Post a Big Total
In the eighth match of PSL 2026, Hyderabad batted first and made a strong start.
Openers Saim Ayub and Maaz Sadaqat added 59 runs in just over five overs, giving the team early momentum. Sadaqat then played a powerful innings, scoring 62 runs from just 26 balls before Mohammad Nawaz dismissed him.
Later in the innings, Sharjeel Khan continued the attack and finished unbeaten on 51 from 26 balls.
Hyderabad Batting Summary
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Maaz Sadaqat | 62 | 26 |
| Sharjeel Khan | 51* | 26 |
| Saim Ayub | Quick start | — |
Hyderabad ended their innings with a strong total of 225 for 5.
Multan Sultans Begin the Chase Strongly
Multan Sultans started the chase in an aggressive manner.
Sahibzada Farhan and Steve Smith put together a powerful partnership of 83 runs during the powerplay. The partnership set the platform for the big chase.
Farhan quickly reached his seventh PSL half-century in only 25 balls.
Steve Smith also contributed with a quick 46 runs from 20 balls before getting dismissed when Multan were 104 for 1 after eight overs.
Farhan Leads the Chase with a Century
Even after a few wickets fell in the middle overs, Farhan continued to score at a fast pace.
Shan Masood supported him for a short period before captain Ashton Turner was dismissed. Later, Arafat Minhas played a quick cameo of 25 runs from 10 balls to reduce the pressure on the team.
When Multan needed eight runs to win, Farhan was on 99. He reached his century with a single and then finished the match in style by hitting a six off Mohammad Ali.
Multan Sultans successfully chased the target of 225 with eight balls remaining, completing one of the biggest chases in PSL history.
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Farhan Equals Kohli and Rossouw
Farhan’s century was his ninth in T20 cricket. This achievement puts him alongside two well-known players in the format.
Players with Nine T20 Centuries
| Player | T20 Centuries |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 9 |
| Rilee Rossouw | 9 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 9 |
Only a few players in the history of men’s T20 cricket have scored more centuries than this.
Second-Fastest Player to Nine T20 Hundreds
Farhan also reached this milestone faster than most players in the format.
He achieved nine T20 centuries in 160 innings, making him the second-fastest player to reach this mark.
Chris Gayle remains the fastest player to reach nine T20 centuries, achieving the feat in 127 innings.
Most Centuries in Men’s T20 Cricket
Below is the list of players with the most centuries in men’s T20 cricket.
| Player | Matches | 100s | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 463 | 22 | 14,562 | 36.22 | 144.75 | 175* |
| Babar Azam | 349 | 11 | 11,944 | 41.90 | 128.34 | 122 |
| David Warner | 434 | 10 | 14,071 | 37.02 | 140.63 | 135* |
| Virat Kohli | 415 | 9 | 13,612 | 42.14 | 134.85 | 122* |
| Rilee Rossouw | 393 | 9 | 9,730 | 29.57 | 145.33 | 121 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 166 | 9 | 5,096 | 34.66 | 138.36 | 162* |
| Abhishek Sharma | 182 | 8 | 5,248 | 32.39 | 172.91 | 148 |
| Jos Buttler | 494 | 8 | 13,883 | 34.96 | 146.05 | 124 |
| Quinton de Kock | 439 | 8 | 12,322 | 31.27 | 139.13 | 140* |
| Faf du Plessis | 431 | 8 | 12,041 | 32.80 | 137.21 | 120* |
| Aaron Finch | 387 | 8 | 11,458 | 33.60 | 138.16 | 172 |
| Michael Klinger | 206 | 8 | 5,960 | 34.45 | 123.08 | 126* |
| Glenn Maxwell | 503 | 8 | 10,986 | 27.53 | 154.16 | 154 |
| Rohit Sharma | 464 | 8 | 12,326 | 30.96 | 135.51 | 121* |
Final Thoughts
Sahibzada Farhan’s brilliant century helped Multan Sultans pull off a remarkable chase of 225 runs in PSL 2026.
The innings not only secured a memorable victory but also placed Farhan among the top names in T20 cricket history.
His ninth T20 century now puts him level with Virat Kohli and Rilee Rossouw, highlighting his growing impact in the shortest format of the game.
Stay tuned for more cricket news, match highlights, and player updates as PSL 2026 continues.
