Pakistan’s opener Sahibzada Farhan was named in the ICC’s Team of the Tournament for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. Farhan earned the honor despite Pakistan’s inconsistent campaign, scoring 383 runs—the highest by any batter in a single edition. His performance marked a rare bright spot for the Green Shirts in the tournament.
The 29-year-old right-handed batter became the first player to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup edition. His standout innings came against Sri Lanka in the Super Eight stage, helping Pakistan secure a narrow five-run victory. Farhan also scored half-centuries against the USA and England, showcasing consistent form throughout.
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Farhan’s 176-run partnership with Fakhar Zaman against Sri Lanka set a new record for the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 World Cup history. His efforts highlighted his ability to perform under pressure and against strong opponents. The ICC praised him as a “consistently brilliant” player during the tournament.
The Team of the Tournament included four players from India, the champions, namely Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah. Other selections featured England’s Will Jacks and Adil Rashid, West Indies’ Jason Holder, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani, and South Africa’s Aidan Markram and Lungi Ngidi, with Markram named captain.
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USA’s Shadley Van Schalkwyk was chosen as the 12th player, completing the 12-member squad. Farhan’s inclusion highlights Pakistan’s individual brilliance despite the team’s overall underwhelming performance. Cricket fans celebrated the achievement as a historic personal milestone for the young opener.