The revamped opening order of Pakistan has really helped Pakistan, especially with a demonic innings. Earlier, he surpassed Virat Kohli's record, and now, he becomes the first player to have two centuries in a single T20 World Cup. This happened in Pakistan's match against Sri Lanka at Pallekele, after he took a run against Shanaka in the 19th over. With this he also became the second player to have two T20 World Cup centuries. Earlier, it was just the West Indian legend Chris Gayle who had this decorated record. Notably, Gayle scored his first T20 WC century in the inaugural edition against South Africa (117) in 2007 and then in 2016 against England in Mumbai (100*). Farhan was batting at a strike of 166, smashing 9 boundaries and 5 sixes. However, his innings ended at 100 only after getting dismissed by Dilasshan Madushanaka. However, after his departure, Pakistan fumbled, losing rapid wickets, two of them run-outs. Read also: 2026 T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan surpasses Virat Kohli's unique record in T20 World Cups Pakistan to defend 147 Well, the scoreboard says that the Shaheens need to defend 212 runs to win the match. However, to qualify for the semifinals, they need to restrict Sri Lanka within 147 runs, that too on a batting paradise at Pallekele. Pakistan piled up 212/8 in their 20 overs at a run rate of 10.60 after Sri Lanka opted to field. The foundation was laid by a 176-run opening stand that came in just 15.5 overs, with the first 50 arriving in 4.4 overs and 100 up in 9.5. Pakistan raced to 64/0 in the powerplay and 150/0 by the 14th over, underlining their early dominance. Fakhar Zaman hammered 84 off 42 balls at a strike rate of 200, smashing nine fours and four sixes. The team crossed 200 in 18.5 overs but then lost wickets in clusters, slipping from 198/2 to 210/8 in the final 2.5 overs, managing 49/8 in the last five overs. Dilshan Madushanka was the pick of the bowlers with 3/33 in four overs, while Dasun Shanaka claimed 2/42. Sri Lanka’s bowlers conceded 14 fours and 10 sixes overall, struggling to contain Pakistan’s aggressive top order despite a late fightback.