The atmosphere at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo was electric this Wednesday Pakistan faced Namibia A high-stakes Group A encounter T20 World Cup. In the 35th match of the tournament, the story was completely stolen by one person: Sahibzade Farhan. On a day when Pakistan needed to assert their dominance, Farhan delivered a masterclass in power-hitting and became only the second Pakistani in history to score a T20 World Cup century.
Pakistan elected to bat first, a decision that proved fruitful as they set a daunting target for the Namibian side. While having an early loss Saim Ayub (14) Providing a momentary glimmer of hope for the Namibian bowlers, it was quickly snuffed out by a ruthless attack led by Farhan.
Sahibzadeh Farhan hits stunning century against Namibia in key T20 World Cup 2026 match
The highlight of the innings and perhaps Pakistan’s tournament came in the final over. The tension was palpable as Farhan sat on 99 at 19.1. After the next birth, she worked a ball. Gerhard Erasmus single, down the ground to wild celebrations in the stands. That 100 off 58 deliveries was a historic milestone marking Pakistan’s first T20 World Cup ton since then. Ahmed Shahzadagainst the famous century of Bangladesh In 2014.
Farhan’s batting was a mix of calculated aggression and pure timing. He reached 50 off 37 balls, but it was his acceleration in the death overs that chased the shadows of the Namibian fielders. His knock of 100 not out included 11 boundaries and 4 powerful sixes at a strike rate of 172.41. His fans on social media have been enthusiastic about his performance, hailing him as the new pillar of Pakistan’s highest order in the post-2024 transition.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Sahibzade Farhan’s ton takes Pakistan to 199 #cricket #PAKvNAM #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/yd9r9Npd4e
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 18, 2026
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100 SAHIBZADE FOR FARHAN
2nd Pakistani after Ahmed Shehzad pic.twitter.com/vM3hp8u0H7— CricFlix (@PRAVIN0070) February 18, 2026
PAKISTANIS TO GET 100 POINTS IN T20 WORLD CUP:
– Ahmed Shehzad – 2014
– Sahibzade Farhan – 2026– Sahibzada Farhan now shares the elite record with her idol Ahmed Shehzad. 🇵🇰🔥 pic.twitter.com/sehPZ2pWMs
– Muhammad Asif (@asif38689) February 18, 2026
Great knock from Sahibzada Farhan! 💯🔥
Congratulations champion! 🇵🇰 I am very happy for your achievement.♥️#sahibzadafarhan #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/fs2YbOs7sM— Syed Farhan Naqvi (@SyedFarhanNaqve) February 18, 2026
🚨 SAHIBZADE HUNDRED FOR FARHAN IN MUST WIN GAME FOR PAKISTAN 🚨
– Just bat to score 200+ runs in this tournament 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Kun3p1iP9F
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 18, 2026
Pakistani batsmen to score T20I centuries outside Pakistan:
• Babar Azam vs SA, Centurion, 2021
• Ahmed Shehzad vs BAN, Mirpur, 2014
• Hasan Nawaz vs NZ, Auckland, 2025
• Sahibzadeh Farhan v. NAM, Colombo, 2026* pic.twitter.com/tCeRDJ3g6V— Abdul Rehman Yaseen (@Aryaseen5911) February 18, 2026
Continued Sahibzada Farhan for Mr. Pakistan! 🔥
What an incredible knock – 100 off just 57 balls in a high pressure game!
Pure class, composure and fearless cricket from the youngster.199 on the board… Super 8 here we come! 🇵🇰💚
Come on Pakistan, stop now!#PAKvsNAM… pic.twitter.com/I4o6MiimqF— Mushtaq Ahmed (@Mushtaq_) February 18, 2026
Sahibzada Farhan leads the way for Pakistan with a Brilliant Hundred against Namibia 💪
Congratulations Team Pakistan 💚 💚 💚 💚 💚 #PAKVSNAM
is one of them @MarriottBonvoy Stages #T20WorldCup 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
📝: https://t.co/r6WS7hq0cc… pic.twitter.com/55WTiFSBVp— TAHIRMKHAN (@Huseeb59) February 18, 2026
SAHIBZADE HUNDRED FOR FARHAN!!! 🔥
100* off 57 balls including 11 fours and 4 sixes. He single-handedly leads Pakistan’s batting on the big stage! 👏 pic.twitter.com/YQHEssqjb9
— Mir Za⁵⁶ (@Mirza143146) February 18, 2026
SAHIBZADE FARHAN IN T20 WORLD COUPON 🔥
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73 (41) v. United States
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100* (58) vs. NAMOPENING GUARD OF THE TOURNAMENT 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/21nvj7IIxe
— Arsalan 🏏 (@CricWithArsal) February 18, 2026
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Pakistan’s total of 199/3 was built on steady partnerships and a last-innings surge in which they scored 68 runs in the last five overs. After the departure of the captain Salman Agha (23 off 38), who fell Jack Brassell after a steady 67-run stand and a brief cameo Khawaja Nafaythe stage was set for a spectacular finish.
Shadab Khan Farhana played a perfect foil in the final stages, scoring 36* off 22 balls. The duo’s unbeaten 81-run partnership for the fourth wicket saw Namibia out of contention before the start of the second innings. Namibia’s bowling team struggled in the first innings; while Jack Brassell managed two wickets, he was expensive, conceding 48 runs in four overs.
Pakistan is set to deliver on two important points. For Namibia, the task of chasing around 10 runs against Pakistan’s balanced attack remains a monumental challenge in this T20 World Cup campaign.
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