Multan Sultans batter Saibzada Farhan has expressed confidence that his team will bounce back strongly after their recent defeat, saying that they will correct their mistakes and return with a better performance against Islamabad in the upcoming match.
Speaking after the match against Hyderabad Kingsmen, Farhan acknowledged that while the team put up a strong batting display, they failed to capitalize in key moments. Hyderabad Kingsmen defeated Multan Sultans by 4 wickets in a high-scoring encounter.
Multan Sultans had posted an impressive total of 213 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Steve Smith played a brilliant knock of 106 runs, while Saibzada Farhan contributed a solid 66 runs to the total. Despite the strong batting effort, the target proved insufficient.
In response, Hyderabad Kingsmen chased down the target of 214 runs with three balls to spare, thanks largely to a remarkable century by Usman Khan, which turned the match in their favor.
Reflecting on the performance, Farhan said that the team had expected a bigger total given Steve Smith’s form during the innings. However, he also credited the opposition for their strong performance, acknowledging that T20 cricket is highly unpredictable.
“T20 cricket is a game where anything can happen. You can’t put everything on the bowlers,” he said. “We will correct today’s mistakes and come back strongly against Islamabad.”
Farhan emphasized the importance of continuous improvement and personal goals for players. He said he had been working on improving his strike rate and power hitting through scenario-based practice sessions.
“There is always room for improvement. If a player works hard, anything is possible,” he added.
He also shared that playing alongside experienced cricketers like Steve Smith has been a valuable learning experience. Farhan noted that while early matches in the PSL saw lower crowd attendance, the atmosphere has gradually improved over time.
The batter further stated that ups and downs are part of a player’s journey, adding that last year’s PSL played a key role in his comeback phase. Looking ahead, he mentioned his plans to participate in red-ball cricket after the PSL to prepare for longer formats of the game, including One Day Internationals.
“I want to play red-ball cricket for Pakistan as well,” he said, highlighting his long-term ambitions.
