PSL 2026: The 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has produced a modern-day classic at the Gaddafi Stadium. In a high-octane encounter on Wednesday, Multan Sultans pulled off an extraordinary successful chase against the Hyderabad Kingsmen, spearheaded by a record-breaking century from Sahibzada Farhan.
The 28-year-old batter didn’t just win the game for his side; he rewrote the T20 history books by overtaking Indian captain Rohit Sharma and drawing level with the legendary Virat Kohli in an elite batting category.
Farhan Leaves Rohit Behind, Joins Kohli
With his latest masterclass in Lahore, Sahibzada Farhan has now notched up nine T20 centuries. This feat takes him past Rohit Sharma (8) and young sensation Abhishek Sharma (8) in the all-time list of most hundreds in the shortest format.
Farhan now sits in joint-fourth place alongside Virat Kohli and Rilee Rossouw. Only three players in the history of the game, David Warner (10), Babar Azam (11), and Chris Gayle (22), have more T20 tons to their name.
Only Behind Chris Gayle
Perhaps even more impressive is the speed at which Farhan has reached this landmark. He is now the second-fastest player in history to reach nine T20 centuries, achieving the feat in just 160 innings. He trails only Chris Gayle, who reached the mark in a staggering 127 innings.
Notably, Farhan has outpaced every other legend of the game, as no other batter has managed to hit nine centuries in under 200 T20 innings.
What’s Next for the Sultans?
This dominant performance marks the second consecutive triumph for Multan Sultans in the early stages of the season, extending a clinical run that began with a five-wicket victory over Islamabad United.
In that opening fixture, Josh Philippe’s composed 55 and Ashton Turner’s unbeaten 43 anchored a successful chase of 172, providing the initial momentum that Sahibzada Farhan has now turned into a full-blown title charge. By successfully hunting down a record-shattering 226 against the Kingsmen, the Sultans have not only solidified their form but also showcased the most explosive batting unit in the tournament.
The Sultans now sit comfortably at the top of the PSL 11 points table with a perfect record. They are preparing to face the Lahore Qalandars this Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium in what promises to be a sold-out home clash between the league’s most consistent heavyweights.
