Sahibzada Farhan Hits Massive Century To Lead Multan Sultans Past Hyderabad Kingsmen

Sahibzada Farhan produced a batting masterclass on Wednesday night, smashing an unbeaten century to guide Multan Sultans to a historic win over the Hyderabad Kingsmen. Chasing a daunting target of 226, the Sultans reached the finish line with eight balls to spare, marking one of the most clinical chases in PSL history.

Farhan was the undisputed star of the show, finishing on 106 off 57 deliveries*, an innings decorated with eight sixes and seven fours. The opener’s performance was not just about power but perfect timing, as he anchored the innings from start to finish to ensure the Sultans maintained their momentum under the lights in Lahore.

A Record-Breaking Night

The chase began with a bang as Farhan and opening partner Steven Smith put on a rapid 104-run stand in just over eight overs. Smith played a blistering cameo, contributing 46 off 20 balls before falling to Hassan Khan. Despite losing quick wickets in the middle order—including vice-captain Shan Masood (29) and Josh Philippe (9)—Farhan remained composed.

His century puts him in elite company, marking his ninth T20 ton and moving him into a tie with global stars like Virat Kohli for total career centuries. It also secured a major record for the Sultans: the highest successful chase ever recorded at this venue, surpassing the 215-run mark set by Peshawar Zalmi just days earlier.

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Kingsmen’s Brave Debut Effort

Earlier in the evening, the tournament debutants, Hyderabad Kingsmen, looked like they had done enough to secure a win. Opting to bat first, they piled up a massive 225/5. The innings was built on a destructive half-century from Maaz Sadaqat, who raced to 62 off just 26 balls—one of the fastest fifties in the league’s history.

Veteran Sharjeel Khan also made a successful return to the PSL stage, finishing unbeaten on 51 off 26 balls. However, despite their batting fireworks and a disciplined two-wicket spell from Saim Ayub, the Kingsmen’s bowling unit struggled to contain the Sultans once the dew set in.

What’s Next?

With this victory, Multan Sultans sit firmly at the top of the PSL 11 points table with two wins from two games. They are scheduled to face the Lahore Qalandars next on April 3. The Kingsmen, meanwhile, will need to regroup after three consecutive defeats as they prepare for their next clash against Islamabad United.

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