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T20 World Cup 2026: Farhan’s maiden century powers Pakistan into Super Eights

A superb maiden T20 World Cup century from Sahibzada Farhan guided Pakistan to a commanding 102-run victory over Namibia and into the Super Eights of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Opting to bat in a must-win clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Pakistan posted a formidable 199 for three. Farhan was the star, smashing an unbeaten 100

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Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan celebrates his century vs Namibia  on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images

Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan celebrates his century vs Namibia on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images

Pakistan rode on Sahibzada Farhan's scintillating, maiden hundred and their spinners' excellent display to beat Namibia by a handsome margin of 102 runs and enter the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup here Wednesday.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a formidable 199 for three in their must-win game. Farhan, who needed just 20 deliveries to move from 50 to 100, ended on 100 not out off 58 balls, becoming only the second player from Pakistan to score a century in the tournament after Ahmed Shehzad's ton against Bangladesh in 2014 at Mirpur.

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