Sahibzada Farhan Joins Elite Club After Scoring 1,500 T20 Runs in a Single Year
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan in action during Asia Cup Super Four clash against India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 23, 2025.
— AFPKARACHI: Sahibzada Farhan has become the fourth Pakistani batter to score 1,500 T20 runs in a calendar year,...
Pakistani opening batsman Sahibzada Farhan has entered a rare milestone by becoming only the fourth Pakistani to score 1,500 T20 runs in a calendar year. He achieved this landmark in his 35th innings of 2025.
Before Farhan, only Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shan Masood had ever reached this mark. Babar did it three times (2019, 2021, 2024), Rizwan twice (2021, 2022), and Shan once (2022).
Farhan has contributed with bat for both domestic and international sides in 2025, turning up for Pakistan, the Peshawar region, and Islamabad United, distributing his runs across formats.
During the Asia Cup, he drew attention for a spirited 50 against arch-rivals India — he completed it with a six off Axar Patel and celebrated by mimicking his bat “firing runs.”
He defended his quirky celebration by saying he doesn’t typically celebrate, but this time he went with something different — and that he’s comfortable letting fans interpret it their way.
Of course, with such aggressive batting, he’s also faced scrutiny — but his intent has always been to play free and fearless cricket, even against top opponents.
FAQs
Q: Who is Sahibzada Farhan?
A: A right-handed Pakistani cricketer, known for his aggressive strokeplay and ability to accelerate.
Q: What exactly is the 1,500 T20 run milestone?
A: It means a batsman has scored at least 1,500 runs in all T20 matches (domestic + international) within a single calendar year.
Q: How rare is this achievement for Pakistanis?
A: Very rare — Farhan is only the fourth to do so after Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shan Masood.
Q: When and how did Farhan reach the mark?
A: He hit the 1,500th run in his 35th T20 innings in 2025.
Q: How did he celebrate?
A: He mimicked his bat “firing runs like bullets” after reaching a half-century against India — a bold gesture that went viral.
Q: What’s next for him?
A: That consistency will likely elevate his status further in both national and franchise cricket. His rise in the ICC rankings has already been noticeable.