Sahibzada Farhan shines versus India, completes 4,000 T20 runs: Stats
**Sahibzada Farhan Shines Against India, Completes 4,000 T20 Runs in Asia Cup 2025**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 21, 2025, 10:10 PM*
In a thrilling Super 4 clash of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 held in Dubai, Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan delivered a crucial half-century against arch-rivals India. Opening the innings alongside Fakhar Zaman, Farhan played a pivotal role in setting a competitive total for Pakistan.
Farhan formed an important 72-run partnership for the second wicket with Saim Ayub, helping Pakistan reach 91/1 after 10 overs. He took the attack to India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, who went for 34 runs in his first three overs. However, India fought back with some key breakthroughs, including the dismissal of Farhan by Shivam Dube in the 15th over. At that point, Pakistan’s score read 115/4. The team eventually finished their innings at 171/5.
### Match Stats and Highlights
– Farhan scored a vital 58 runs off 45 balls, including five fours and three sixes, at a strike rate of 128.89.
– This marked Farhan’s fourth fifty in T20 Internationals.
– Playing his 24th T20I match, Farhan has amassed 510 runs at an average of 21.25, with a strike rate of 121.42. He has hit 31 sixes and 35 fours in international T20s, according to ESPNcricinfo.
### Milestone Achievement: 4,000 T20 Runs
Apart from his international exploits, Farhan also achieved a significant personal milestone during the game. In his 133rd T20 match overall, he surpassed 4,000 runs across all T20 formats.
– Farhan now has 4,008 runs from 128 innings in T20 cricket at an average of 33.96.
– He has recorded 25 fifties and 6 centuries in T20s.
– His overall strike rate in T20 matches stands at an impressive 136.74.
### Farhan’s Impact and India’s Fightback
Farhan’s aggressive batting put Pakistan in a strong position early on. His partnership with Saim Ayub was instrumental in laying a solid foundation. However, India managed to reduce the damage with key wickets through Shivam Dube, who eventually dismissed Farhan.
Despite Farhan’s efforts, India’s bowlers tightened their grip, limiting Pakistan to a competitive total of 171/5.
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Sahibzada Farhan’s commanding performance not only helped Pakistan set a challenging target but also added another milestone to his growing T20 career. As the Asia Cup progresses, all eyes will be on him to maintain this form and continue leading the charge for Pakistan.
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