Player Stats
Sahibzada Farhan
Wicketkeeper / Batter
Sahibzada Farhan has been named as a wicketkeeper-batter in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His inclusion follows a record-breaking domestic run and consistent performances in the lead-up to the tournament.
Player Profile
Born: March 6, 1996 (Age 29)
Birthplace: Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Role: Top-order Batter / Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right-handed
Nickname: “Patakha”
Career Context & Recent Form 2026
Maiden World Cup Call-up: This is Farhan’s first selection for a major ICC event, earned through a stellar domestic season where he scored 605 runs in seven matches during the National T20 Cup, including three centuries.
Recent Performance: In January 2026, he showed strong form during the T20I series against Sri Lanka, notably scoring 51 off 36 balls in the first match on January 7.
Domestic/PSL: He plays for Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he has been praised by head coach Mike Hesson for his ability to slot into the XI and deliver immediate impact.
Playing Style: Known as an aggressive top-order batter, he has worked significantly on improving his strike rate (which was recorded at 161.18 during PSL X) to better suit the modern T20 game.