**Sahibzada Farhan Shines Against India, Surpasses 4,000 T20 Runs in Asia Cup 2025**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Sep 21, 2025 | 10:10 PM*
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan played a pivotal role in his team’s performance against India during the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash held in Dubai on Sunday. Opening the innings alongside Fakhar Zaman, Farhan delivered a crucial half-century to set the platform for Pakistan’s competitive total.
Farhan forged a valuable 72-run partnership for the second wicket with Saim Ayub, helping Pakistan reach a strong position early in the game. However, India fought back with timely wickets, including Farhan’s dismissal when the score was 115/4. Pakistan eventually posted a total of 171/5.
### Impressive Stats for Farhan
This innings marked Farhan’s 4th T20 International fifty, scored off 45 balls and featuring five fours and three sixes, with a striking strike rate of 128.89. Having played 24 T20Is, Farhan has accumulated 510 runs at an average of 21.25. In his international T20 career, he has hit 31 sixes and 35 fours, maintaining a strike rate of 121.42, according to ESPNcricinfo.
### Milestone Achieved: 4,000 T20 Runs
Beyond internationals, Farhan reached a significant career milestone in T20 cricket overall. Playing his 133rd T20 match, he crossed the 4,000-run mark, amassing 4,008 runs from 128 innings at an average of 33.96. His record includes 25 fifties and 6 centuries, with an impressive strike rate of 136.74.
### Leading the Charge Against India
Farhan’s aggressive batting helped Pakistan reach 91/1 after the first 10 overs. He attacked fierce Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who conceded 34 runs in his first three overs. The successful partnership with Saim Ayub strengthened Pakistan’s innings early on.
However, India’s Shivam Dube fought back by pulling the momentum and eventually dismissed Farhan in the 15th over, halting Pakistan’s progress.
Farhan’s knock stood out as a key contribution in a high-pressure match and highlighted his growing importance in Pakistan’s T20 setup.
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