The year 2025 has been the most important one for Sahibzada Farhan in T20 Internationals. For the first time, he got a consistent run and scored 580 runs at a strike rate of 129.
But when we look closely at the numbers, there’s an interesting — and slightly worrying — pattern:
380 runs came off just 77 balls, including 36 sixes and 41 fours.
The remaining 200 runs took 477 balls to score.
This clearly shows that while Farhan is brilliant when the boundaries are flowing, he struggles badly when they aren’t.
There are two key issues in his batting:
1. Poor strike rotation – He finds it hard to take singles and keep the scoreboard moving.
2. Weak ball placement – Most of his ground shots go straight to fielders, resulting in too many dot balls and rising pressure.
In T20 cricket, boundaries matter — but the ability to rotate strike is just as crucial. Right now, Farhan’s explosive hitting is covering up these weaknesses, but once teams start analyzing his aerial shots and set better fields, scoring will become much harder for him.
Sahibzada Farhan earned his place in the national team through outstanding domestic performances. He’s a clean striker and capable of playing match-winning knocks. However, it’s time for him to go beyond just power hitting.
He should spend more time reviewing his full innings, identifying flaws in shot placement and rotation, and improving his overall game — instead of just uploading short clips on social media.