Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan Equals Virat Kohli's 2016 Heroics After Century In PSL 2025

Sahibzada and Kohli - (Source : @Johns/X.com)

On Monday, April 14, Islamabad United Locked horns against Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi stadium, where the Shadab Khan-led side handed Zalmi one of the most significant defeats in PSL history. Notably, Islamabad, batting first, put 243 runs on the board. In reply, the Babar Azam-led side tumbled for 141 runs, resulting in a 102-run defeat.

The player of the match was Sahibzada Farhan, who smashed a brilliant century and set the platform for his side. Notably, Farhan slammed 106 (52), which featured 13 fours and five sixes. It was a brilliant knock, and Sahibzada scripted several feats after that century. 

Sahibzada Farhan Equals Kohli's Feat

It is worth noting that it was Sahibzada's fourth T20 century in the calendar year, and with that, he became the first Pakistan batter to smash four T20 centuries in a calendar year. Also, Farhan equalled the feat of Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, and Shubman Gill, who also have four centuries to their name. 

Notably, Virat scripted this feat in 2016 when his performance also saw RCB reach the IPL final, while Buttler did it in 2022, followed by Gill, who hit four centuries in 2023. 

Sahibzada Farhan In Great Form In T20s

Earlier this year, Farhan also featured in the National T20 Cup 2025, where he was the leading run-getter. Notably, he played seven games in that tournament, where he amassed 605 runs, averaging 121. It was that tournament that saw him hit three centuries. 

Further, with that feat, Sahibzada broke Fakhar Zaman's record for most runs in a single edition of T20 tournament. 

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