Pakistan Captain Breaks Indian Star Batter’s T20I Record

Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan has broken India's Abhishek Sharma's record for the most runs in a three-match bilateral T20I series between two ICC full-member nations.

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• He followed it up with 73 off 44 deliveries in the second T20I as Pakistan posted 215/3.
• Sahibzada Farhan, who was appointed Pakistan's full-time T20I captain ahead of the series, surpassed Abhishek's previous record of 229 runs, set against Afghanistan earlier this year.
• The 30-year-old achieved the milestone during Pakistan's home series against Sri Lanka, scoring half-centuries in all three matches.
• The right-handed batter continued his impressive form in the final match, scoring 76 off 47 balls to support Pakistan post a competitive total.
• The record capped a successful first home series for Farhan as Pakistan's full-time T20I captain.

Notably, the 30-year-old achieved the milestone during Pakistan's home series against Sri Lanka, scoring half-centuries in all three matches. He finished with 238 runs at an average of 79.33 and a strike rate of 165.27, earning the Player of the Series award. Fakhar Zaman Creates History With Major T20I Milestone.

Sahibzada Farhan, who was appointed Pakistan's full-time T20I captain ahead of the series, surpassed Abhishek's previous record of 229 runs, set against Afghanistan earlier this year. The Indian opener had averaged 76.33 during the three-match home series, scoring a century and a half-century. Most Runs in a Three-Match Bilateral T20I Series Between Full-Member Nations. Player Country Runs Opposition Year. Sahibzada Farhan Pakistan 238 Sri Lanka 2026. Abhishek Sharma India 229 Afghanistan 2026. Colin Munro New Zealand 223 West Indies 2017-18. David Warner Australia 217 Sri Lanka 2019.

Sahibzada Farhan began the series with a match-winning 89 off 53 balls, including 10 fours and four sixes, helping Pakistan chase a target of 183 runs with four wickets to spare. Dates Confirmed for Punjab Senior Weightlifting Championship 2026.

He followed it up with 73 off 44 deliveries in the second T20I as Pakistan posted 215/3. Sri Lanka were restricted to 133/7 in their 20 overs, giving the hosts an unassailable lead in the series.

Meanwhile, the right-handed batter continued his impressive form in the final match, scoring 76 off 47 balls to support Pakistan post a competitive total. Nevertheless, Sri Lanka successfully chased the target to secure a consolation victory.

In practice, the record capped a successful first home series for Farhan as Pakistan's full-time T20I captain. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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