RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan smashed a maiden Pakistan Super League (PSL) century to propel Islamabad United to a massive total of 243/5 against Peshawar Zalmi in their PSL 10 encounter at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Islamabad United, opting to bat first after winning the toss, endured an early blow when Andries Gous was run out for a duck by Tom Kohler-Cadmore in the second over, leaving the team at 9/1.
However, Farhan and Colin Munro launched a fierce counterattack, stitching together a rapid 144-run partnership that dismantled Zalmi’s bowling attack.
Farhan raced to his fourth PSL half-century and continued the onslaught to reach his first-ever PSL century in just 49 balls, equalling the record for the fastest century by an Islamabad United batter.
Munro supported the charge with a steady 40 before being dismissed by Alzarri Joseph in the 14th over.
Joseph then removed Farhan in the same over, ending a scintillating knock of 106 off 52 balls, laced with 13 fours and five sixes.
Following the double blow, Salman Ali Agha and Azam Khan added 34 runs for the fourth wicket.
Azam departed for 16, caught off Hussain Talat’s bowling, leaving United at 188/4 in the 17th over.
Agha, who struck 30 off 15 deliveries, was also dismissed by Talat, who finished with two wickets in his spell.
And it’s curtains on Azam’s innings! #HBLPSLX l #ApnaXHai l #IUvPZ pic.twitter.com/sHTzOmybqq
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 14, 2025
In the closing overs, Jason Holder and Ben Dwarshuis added quick runs, finishing unbeaten on 20 and 18 respectively, to guide United to an imposing total of 243/5.
The total marks one of the highest ever posted by Islamabad United in PSL history and sets a daunting target for Peshawar Zalmi.
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United’s skipper Shadab Khan expressed confidence in his side’s batting before the match, saying, “Our batting is strong; we will try to post a big total.”
Peshawar Zalmi made one change to their line-up following their heavy loss to Quetta Gladiators in their tournament opener.
Sahibzada Farhan brings up his FIRST 100 in the HBLPSL, and what an innings it is to remember! #HBLPSLX l #ApnaXHai l #IUvPZ pic.twitter.com/iQCf8uG1vy
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) April 14, 2025
Captain Babar Azam admitted his side’s bowling had been underwhelming, stating, “Our bowling wasn’t up to the mark in the first match.”
Islamabad United entered this clash riding high after a convincing win against Lahore Qalandars in their opening game.
Peshawar Zalmi Playing XI
Babar Azam (cap), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mitchell Owen, Hussain Talat, George Linde, Alzarri Joseph, Mohammad Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Ali Raza
Islamabad United Playing XI
Andries Gous, Sahibzada Farhan, Colin Munro, Salman Agha, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan (cap), Jason Holder, Imad Wasim, Saad Masood, Naseem Shah, Ben Dwarshuis.
