new delhi: pakistan batsmen Sahibzada Farhan Says his six most memorable matches were against India, especially during the Asia Cup. “I hit the ball in the Asia Cup against India. Since then people started recognizing my six-hitting ability,” Farhan told ESPNCricinfo. In that final, Farhan distinguished himself by hitting three sixes Jasprit Bumraha rare feat in T20Is. Despite his efforts, Suryakumar Yadav-led India won the match with a successful chase. Tilak Varma.
Farhan later explained that his approach was not just against Bumrah but also against a strong bowling attack that included Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. “When it comes to Bumrah, I don’t think there is only one Bumrah in that (Indian) team. They are all the best bowlers, like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. So Bumrah is not alone. But I started with Bumrah. When you hit a good player for a six, you gain confidence as a player,” he said.He admitted that Bumrah challenged him early on. “If you look at him, he gave me a tough time initially. He bowled slower, yorkers and bowlers. He swung the ball, swung out and in. Naturally, it was very difficult to play against him. So you have to find your own way. When you get past that stage, I think other bowlers seem to come easy to you,” he added.Farhan has been in top form since 2025, scoring big runs and breaking records in T20 cricket, including a stellar performance in the T20 World Cup. However, he also attracted criticism for his controversial celebrations against India that imitated AK-47 firing, which upset fans and led to condemnation.
