Sahibzada Farhan, now Pakistan’s captain, surpasses India’s Abhishek Sharma
Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan created a new record by scoring 238 runs in a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, surpassing India’s Abhishek Sharma, who scored 229 runs against Afghanistan earlier this year. Farhan scored his third consecutive half-century, making 76 off 47 balls in the final match on Tuesday. New Zealand’s Colin Munro is third with 223 runs, followed by Australia’s David Warner with 217 and Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai with 204. The hosts scored 168/8, but Sri Lanka chased down the target with 17 balls remaining, thanks to Kusal Mendis’s unbeaten 87 off 47 balls. Pakistan had already won the series after victories in the first two matches, winning the opening game by four wickets and the second by 82 runs. Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news , check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule .
Despite Farhan’s strong performance, Pakistan lost the third T20I by eight wickets.
After the final match, Farhan said Pakistan had followed the same plan as in the earlier games and stressed the importance of staying in form. So I’m looking to make the most of it,” he said, as per the ICC website. We did really well in all three departments,” he said.
Farhan now leads the list for the most runs in a bilateral three-match men’s T20I series between two Full Member teams. Mendis was named Player of the Match. The effort is to stay consistent. When I perform well, I’m even more focused to do well in the next match. It’s cricket; you’re not always in form. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis praised his team’s bowling, fielding and batting after the convincing win. He also highlighted Kamindu Mendis’s contribution following the Powerplay. The fielding was better too, and the batting was excellent. Kamindu (Mendis) batted really well after the Powerplay. He played his natural game, and I did too. Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
“The way we set a superb target in the first two matches, today also we had the same plan, but it’s cricket; anything can happen. “We bowled really well today in the middle period.