Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan has broken India’s Abhishek Sharma’s record for the most runs scored in a three-match bilateral men’s T20I series between two Full Member nations. Farhan finished Pakistan’s series against Sri Lanka with 238 runs, surpassing Abhishek’s previous record of 229 runs against Afghanistan earlier in 2026.
Farhan Delivers Consistent Performances
Farhan scored a half-century in each of the three matches against Sri Lanka, showcasing consistency throughout the series. His performances helped Pakistan secure the series with victories in the first two matches, despite Sri Lanka winning the final T20I in Rawalpindi.
Record-Breaking 238 Runs
Farhan’s total of 238 runs set a new benchmark for a three-match bilateral T20I series between two Full Member teams. He averaged 79.33 runs and maintained a strike rate of 165.27, earning recognition for his outstanding batting throughout the series.
Abhishek Sharma’s Previous Record
Before Farhan’s achievement, India’s Abhishek Sharma held the record with 229 runs in three T20Is against Afghanistan. His impressive series included a century and a half-century, establishing a high standard for run-scoring in a short bilateral series.
Pakistan Wins the Series Against Sri Lanka
Pakistan won the opening match by four wickets and the second by 82 runs, securing the series before the final game. Sri Lanka avoided a clean sweep by winning the third T20I by eight wickets, chasing Pakistan’s 168 for eight with 17 deliveries remaining.
Farhan Named Player of the Series
Farhan’s consistent batting earned him the Player of the Series award. His record-breaking contribution was a major highlight of Pakistan’s campaign and a memorable achievement during his first home series as the team’s full-time T20I captain.
A New Benchmark in T20 International Cricket
Farhan’s achievement places him ahead of Abhishek Sharma, New Zealand’s Colin Munro and Australia’s David Warner on the list of leading run-scorers in three-match bilateral T20I series between Full Member nations. His performance underlines the importance of consistency across a short series, even when the final match does not go his team’s way.
