Peshawar advances to quarterfinals after Farhan's 162

Sahibzada Farhan scored an impressive 162 runs to lead Peshawar Region to a 126-run victory over Quetta Region. This match took place during the National T20 Cup at Multan Cricket Stadium. Farhan’s performance set a new record for the highest individual score in T20 cricket in Pakistan. Peshawar finished the match with a total of 239 runs for two wickets in 20 overs. Farhan’s score broke the previous record of 150 not out, held by Kamran Akmal since 2016. Quetta struggled during their chase, getting bowled out for just 113 runs. Usman Tariq and Nizar Ali were key in Peshawar's victory, taking four and three wickets, respectively. In other matches, Lahore Region Whites secured their spot at the top of Group A. They won a close game against Karachi Blues by eight runs. Lahore scored 146 runs, with Mohammad Mohsin playing a vital innings of 47 runs. In response, Karachi fell short, finishing at 138 runs. Karachi Region Whites also continued their strong performance with a 17-run win over Bahawalpur. Shan Masood and Haroon Arshad’s batting helped Karachi set a target of 182 runs. Bahawalpur managed 165 runs in response, with Mohammad Faizan Zafar scoring 56 runs. Karachi’s Mir Hamza picked up two wickets to help secure the victory and maintain their unbeaten streak.