Sahibzada Farhan Joins Pakistan’s Elite T20I Stars List

Sahibzada Farhan has surpassed the 1,000-run milestone in T20 Internationals (T20Is) during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. This achievement occurred in a Group A match against the United States, where he became the 10th Pakistani to reach this notable landmark.

Sahibzada Farhan’s Milestone Achievement

The 29-year-old opener began the match with 969 runs in 40 innings. He achieved his 1,000th run with a six on the final ball of the fifth over against the USA. This achievement showcases his skill and consistency on the field.

Joining the Elite T20I Run-Scorers

Farhan now stands among Pakistan’s elite T20I batsmen. The group includes notable players such as:

• Babar Azam
• Mohammad Rizwan
• Shoaib Malik
• Mohammad Hafeez
• Shahid Afridi
• Fakhar Zaman
• Umar Akmal
• Ahmed Shehzad
• Saim Ayub

Match Highlights

In this match, Farhan played a pivotal role in establishing a solid foundation for the team. Pakistan batted first after being elected to bat by USA captain Monank Patel. The team scored 143 runs for the loss of four wickets in 15.5 overs.

Farhan’s impressive performance included:

• Runs scored: 73
• Balls faced: 41
• Fours: 6
• Sixes: 5

His partnership with Babar Azam was vital, contributing 81 runs together. Babar also delivered a solid performance, scoring 46 runs off 32 balls.

Current Rankings of Leading T20I Run-Scorers for Pakistan

With this significant achievement, Sahibzada Farhan has solidified his place in the ranks of Pakistan’s elite T20I stars, marking a promising future in his cricketing career.