Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for February 2026 following his exceptional performance at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka. Farhan emerged as the highest run-scorer in the tournament, amassing 383 runs in seven matches with an impressive average of 76.60, including two centuries and two half-centuries.
During the T20 World Cup, Farhan showcased outstanding form, achieving a strike rate of 160.25 and surpassing Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs in a single edition of the tournament. He also made history by becoming the first player to score two centuries in a single T20 World Cup event, against Namibia and Sri Lanka.
Farhan secured the award ahead of Will Jacks from England and Shadley van Schalwyk from the USA, following a voting process involving global fans registered at icc-cricket.com and a panel of former international players and media representatives.
The recognition marks Farhan’s first monthly ICC award, making him the first male Pakistani player to achieve this since pacer Haris Rauf in November 2024. Expressing his gratitude, Farhan stated, “It’s an incredible feeling to win this ICC award, especially for performances on the World Cup stage, where fans from all over the world are watching every moment.”
Farhan’s exceptional century against Sri Lanka in Pallekele propelled him to a career-high rating in the latest Men’s T20I Batting rankings, elevating him to the second spot. He also played a pivotal role in a record-breaking partnership of 176 runs with Fakhar Zaman, the highest for any wicket in T20Is.
As a testament to his remarkable form, the 29-year-old was included in the ICC Team of the Tournament, showcasing consistent performances with scores of 47, 73, 0, 100 not out, DNB, 63, and 100 across seven games.
