Farhan breaks Kohli’s single-edition T20 WC runs record
“Sahibzada Farhan overtook Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition during Pakistan’s Super Eight clash with Sri Lanka.”
Key points
- Sahibzada Farhan overtook Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition during Pakistan’s Super Eight clash with Sri Lanka.
- His knock helped Pakistan post 212 for 8 as they chase a semi-final spot.
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has moved to the top of the list for most runs in a single edition of the ICC T20 World Cup, surpassing a long-standing mark previously held by India’s Virat Kohli.
The milestone came during Pakistan’s high-stakes Super Eight match against Sri Lanka, where Farhan’s batting surge took him beyond Kohli’s 2014 tally. The report highlighted that Farhan’s performance has been a major positive for Pakistan throughout the tournament, particularly for producing runs in pressure fixtures.
Pakistan’s innings finished at 212 for 8, and the team’s route to the semi-finals depends on delivering a decisive win and improving their net run rate relative to key rivals in the group.
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