What a knock from Farhan! 💥 A century in T20 cricket is always special, and 106 must’ve been a match-winning masterclass

Now that is a proper statement win from Islamabad United! Farhan’s 49-ball century is just the kind of knock that defines not only a match but stamps authority on a tournament — especially in a clash against a side like Zalmi, who usually pride themselves on depth and fight. That partnership with Munro was peak T20 strategy: one anchoring, one attacking, and then flipping roles mid-innings. Once United hit 73 in the powerplay (with Farhan smashing 22 in one Ali Raza over), it felt like they were always going to post something monstrous, and 243 is about as intimidating as it gets. Also loved how even after Farhan and Munro were dismissed, the rest of the lineup — Azam Khan, Holder, Dwarshuis, Salman Ali — kept the foot on the gas. That kind of depth and freedom shows a team with confidence. And for Zalmi, even though Mohammad Haris' 87 off 47 was full of fight, the match was pretty much lost in those first four overs of the chase, sitting at 26 for 3 and watching the asking rate shoot past 14. Babar’s early dismissal summed up Zalmi's struggles in high-pressure chases — they’re heavily reliant on him anchoring, and once he's gone early, the lineup just can’t seem to recover. United are looking scary now with back-to-back dominant wins. Farhan’s century and this big a margin of victory (+102 runs) will also do wonders for their net run rate. That really sums it up — Haris fought a lone battle, but when you’re chasing 243, one man can only delay the inevitable, not rewrite the script. His 87 was full of intent and defiance, especially after the rough patch he’s had recently in T20s, but the lack of partnerships just underlined Zalmi’s deeper issues. The way Imad Wasim bowled was classic Imad — tight lines, low pace, clever angles — making life miserable for anyone not named Haris. His knack for breaking stands right when a batter starts settling is what makes him such a T20 asset, and it was fitting that he sealed Haris' resistance too. That final moment — Haris trying to muscle Wasim over midwicket one more time, only to fall at 87 — felt like the symbolic end of Zalmi’s fight. Dwarshuis mopping up the last wicket soon after was just the formality. With back-to-back wins this convincing, United definitely look like they’ve found their rhythm and balance — top-order firepower, middle-order depth, and bowlers who understand their roles. That usually makes for a strong title push. Zalmi, though, will need to do some serious regrouping, especially around their batting beyond Babar and Haris, and maybe rethink their bowling plans if they’re leaking 240-plus totals. Both teams scores : Islamabad United 243 for 5 (Farhan 106, Munro 40) beat Peshawar Zalmi 141 (Haris 87, Wasim 3-26, Dwarshuis 2-23) by 102 runs