Pallekele International Cricket Stadium witnessed a new chapter in T20 World Cup history on Tuesday as Sahibzada Farhan surpassed Mohammad Rizwan’s mark of 12 sixes from 2021. The Pakistani opener now leads with 13 sixes in the 2026 edition, earning the moniker ‘Sixer King’ in a high-stakes game against England.
Farhan’s gritty 63-run knock off 45 deliveries kept Pakistan afloat amid a batting collapse. He unleashed 7 fours and 2 sixes, forging key stands: 46 with Babar Azam and 49 with Fakhar Zaman. However, the rest of the lineup faltered—Sam Ayub (7), Salman Agha (5), Fakhar (25 off 16), Babar (25 off 24), Nawaz (0), Usman Khan (8), and Shadab (23 off 11)—leaving Pakistan at 164/9.
On the bowling front, England’s Liam Dawson was outstanding, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs. Jamie Overton and Jofra Archer supported with two scalps apiece. This heroic effort by Farhan not only sets a new benchmark but also boosts Pakistan’s momentum in the tournament.