Sahibzada Farhan Surpasses Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup Run Record
Sahibzada Farhan has made headlines by breaking the record previously held by Virat Kohli for the highest runs in T20 World Cup history. This achievement came during Pakistan’s crucial Super Eight match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
Sahibzada Farhan’s Record-Setting Performance
Starting the match, Farhan was just 38 runs short of Kohli’s record of 319 runs, achieved during the 2014 T20 World Cup. He surpassed this mark with a boundary, ultimately ending the match with a total that cemented his status as the highest runscorer in T20 World Cup history.
Record Stats
- Farhan’s performance has included:
- Two centuries against Namibia and Sri Lanka
- Two half-centuries against the USA and England
- A strike rate exceeding 158
- Virat Kohli’s 2014 stats included:
- Four half-centuries
- A strike rate of 129.14
- Most sixes in the tournament:
- Farhan surpassed Shimron Hetmyer’s record by hitting 18 sixes.
Pakistan’s Path to the Semi-Finals
For Pakistan to advance in the tournament, they must secure a significant victory against Sri Lanka. They aim for a win margin of approximately 65 runs, which is essential to overcome New Zealand’s superior net run rate.
Pakistan’s chances remained alive after New Zealand’s recent defeat against England, who have already qualified for the semi-finals. This match against Sri Lanka is a dead rubber for the latter, who were eliminated following their earlier loss to New Zealand.
The match began with a strong performance from Farhan and Fakhar Zaman, who created a rapid century partnership after Sri Lanka opted to bowl first.
Looking Ahead
If Pakistan qualifies, their semi-final will take place in Colombo against the current group leaders, South Africa, making the upcoming matches critical for the team.
