Sahibzada Farhan broke Abhishek Sharma's record, amassing 238 runs in three matches
Published 1 hour ago | By Nouman Shakeel
Pakistan T20 team captain Sahibzada Farhan surpassed Indian opener Abhishek Sharma's record by displaying exceptional batting form during the three-match series against Sri Lanka. He set a new record for the highest number of runs scored in a three-match T20 International series between two ICC member nations.
Sahibzada Farhan scored half-centuries in all three matches of the series against Sri Lanka. He amassed a total of 238 runs at an average of 79.33 and a strike rate of 165.27, earning him the Player of the Series award.
Comparison of Sahibzada Farhan and Abhishek Sharma's records
The Pakistani captain achieved this feat by surpassing the previous record held by Indian opener Abhishek Sharma. Abhishek had scored 229 runs in a three-match home series against Afghanistan earlier this year.
Most Runs in a Three-Match T20I Series
| Player | Runs | Batting Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 238 | 79.33 | 165.27 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 229 | 76.33 | Not specified |
Abhishek Sharma had scored a century and a half-century in the series against Afghanistan; however, Sahibzada Farhan broke his record by scoring 50 or more runs in all three matches.
Pakistan also clinched the series
Despite this record-breaking performance, Pakistan suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the third T20 match of the series. Nevertheless, the 'Green Shirts' won the series 2-1, thanks to their lead in the earlier matches.
