The most runs scored by a batter in a three-match Twenty20 International series has been surpassed by Sahibzada Farhan. Abhishek Sharma’s previous record of 229 runs, which the Indian left-hander had established against Afghanistan earlier in 2026, was surpassed by Pakistan’s opener, who amassed 238 runs over the course of the three Twenty20 Internationals against Sri Lanka.
On October 13, 2026, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in the third and final Twenty20 International of the series, Sahibzada Farhan reached the milestone. In that game, he scored 76 from 47 balls, surpassing Sharma’s series total. Despite his best efforts, Sri Lanka won the third Twenty20 International by 8 wickets after chasing the mark down with 17 deliveries remaining after Pakistan concluded on 168/8 in their 20 overs.
But Pakistan had already won the first game by 4 wickets on October 9 and the second by 82 runs on October 11, securing the series 2-1. Because of his steady batting throughout the series, Farhan was named Player of the Tournament. In addition, it was his first T20I series leading Pakistan.
How did Sahibzada Farhan accumulate his unprecedented total?
Throughout the series, Sahibzada Farhan made three straight half-centuries. In the first Twenty20 International on October 9, he scored 89 off 53 balls, and in the second match on October 11, he scored 73 off 44 balls. He became the highest run scorer in a three-match T20I series when he scored 76 off 47 balls in the third T20I on October 13, bringing his series total to 238.
Sahibzada Farhan record puts him ahead of a number of well-known figures on the all-time list. With 223 runs against the West Indies in 2023–2024, Colin Munro of New Zealand is ranked third. Hazratullah Zazai of Afghanistan made 204 runs against Ireland in 2019, while David Warner of Australia scored 217 against Sri Lanka. Regardless of the opposition or location, Farhan’s total of 238 is now the standard for any batter over a three-match Twenty20 International series.
Despite Sahibzada Farhan innings, how did Sri Lanka win the third T20I?
In the third Twenty20 International at Rawalpindi on October 13, Sri Lanka easily chased down Pakistan’s score of 168/8. With an undefeated 87, Kusal Mendis spearheaded the chase and gave Sri Lanka the starting position they required. The two hitters took Pakistan out of the game with a supporting 40 not out from Kamindu Mendis.
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Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets after reaching the target with 17 deliveries remaining. Pakistan won the series 2-1 as a consequence, but Sri Lanka’s effort in the last game made sure they didn’t go away empty-handed. However, Farhan’s record aggregate continued to be the series’ defining narrative.
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