Sahibzada Farhan Enters Pakistan’s Prestigious T20I Elite Club
Sahibzada Farhan has made history by crossing the 1,000-run mark in T20 Internationals (T20Is) during the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. This remarkable feat took place in a Group A match against the United States, making him the tenth Pakistani cricketer to achieve this milestone.
Sahibzada Farhan’s Milestone Achievement
The 29-year-old opener entered the match with a total of 969 runs from 40 innings. He reached his 1,000th run with a six on the last ball of the fifth over. This accomplishment highlights his talent and consistency in T20 cricket.
Joining the Elite T20I Run-Scorers
With this achievement, Farhan joins an exclusive group of Pakistan’s top T20I batsmen. The following players also belong to this elite club:
- Babar Azam
- Mohammad Rizwan
- Shoaib Malik
- Mohammad Hafeez
- Shahid Afridi
- Fakhar Zaman
- Umar Akmal
- Ahmed Shehzad
- Saim Ayub
Match Highlights Against the USA
In the match, Farhan played a critical role in setting a solid foundation for the team. Pakistan batted first after being chosen by USA captain Monank Patel. The team scored 143 runs, losing four wickets in 15.5 overs. Farhan’s statistics for the match were impressive:
- Runs scored: 73
- Balls faced: 41
- Fours: 6
- Sixes: 5
His partnership with Babar Azam was significant, contributing 81 runs together. Babar also performed well, scoring 46 runs off 32 balls.
Current Rankings of Leading T20I Run-Scorers for Pakistan
| Player | Runs | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| Babar Azam | 4520 | 133 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 3414 | 93 |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 2514 | 108 |
| Shoaib Malik | 2423 | 110 |
| Fakhar Zaman | 2385 | 108 |
| Umar Akmal | 1690 | 79 |
| Ahmed Shehzad | 1471 | 59 |
| Shahid Afridi | 1405 | 90 |
| Saim Ayub | 1271 | 61 |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 1000 | 41 |
Farhan’s achievement firmly establishes his role among Pakistan’s elite T20I stars and signifies a bright future in his cricket career.
