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Sahibzada Farhan Shatters Kohli's Record, Hits Historic T20 World Cup Century

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan made history by overtaking Virat Kohli's record for the most runs in a single ICC Men's T20 World Cup edition. His brilliant century against Sri Lanka also made him the first player ever to score two hundreds in one T20 World Cup tournament. Farhan's 176-run opening partnership with Fakhar Zaman set a new record for the highest stand in T20 World Cup history. His phenomenal tournament includes 383 runs at an average of 76.60, putting Pakistan in contention for a semi-final spot.

Key Points: Farhan Breaks Kohli's T20WC Runs Record in Must-Win Clash

  • Overtakes Virat Kohli's 2014 runs record
  • First batter with two centuries in a single T20WC
  • Smashes record 176-run opening stand with Fakhar Zaman
  • Joins Chris Gayle for most T20WC centuries
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Sahibzada Farhan overtakes Virat Kohli for most runs in single T20WC edition, shatters records during must-win clash against SL

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan overtakes Virat Kohli for most runs in a single T20 World Cup, scoring a second century to make history vs Sri Lanka.

"He has overtaken Virat's run tally of 319 runs in the 2014 edition of the tournament."

Pallekele, February 28

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan made history, overtaking Indian batting icon Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of ICC Men's T20 World Cup and also becoming the first-ever batter to score two centuries within the same edition of the prestigious T20I tournament.

Just when Pakistan needed it the most, Sahibzada came in clutch with a brilliant 100 in 60 balls, with nine fours and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 166.

He has joined West Indies legend Chris Gayle in the elite list for most individual centuries in T20 World Cup history, with two each. However, the difference is that both of Sahibzada's centuries have come in a single T20 World Cup edition.

Only Babar Azam (3) has more hundreds for Pakistan in T20Is.

In seven matches and six innings this tournament, Sahibzada has scored 383 runs at an average of 76.60, with a strike rate of 160.25, including two centuries, two fifties and a best score of 100*. He has overtaken Virat's run tally of 319 runs in the 2014 edition of the tournament.

Sahibzada has also joined Australian legend Matthew Hayden (four fifty-plus scores in the 2007 edition), Virat Kohli (four fifty-plus scores in the 2014 and 2022 editions), and Babar Azam (four fifty-plus scores in the 2021 edition) for the most fifty-plus scores in a single T20 World Cup edition.

The right-hander has smacked 18 sixes in the tournament so far, the most in a single T20 WC edition, outdoing West Indies star Nicholas Pooran's 17 sixes during T20 World Cup 2024.

Also, his partnership of 176 runs with Fakhar Zaman for the first wicket today is the highest in the history of the T20 World Cup, outdoing the 175-run stand put up by New Zealand stars Tim Seifert and Finn Allen against the UAE in this edition.

Coming to the match, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first, but the 176-run stand between Farhan and Fakhar Zaman (84 in 42 balls, with nine fours and four sixes) made them regret it. However, after breaking this partnership, Dilshan Madushanka (3/33), skipper Dasun Shanaka (2/42), and Dushmantha Chameera (1/48) restricted Pakistan to just 212/8 when they were looking good enough for a 220-230-plus score.

Pakistan needs to restrict Sri Lanka to 147 or less to outdo New Zealand's net-run-rate and qualify for the semifinals.

- ANI

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Priya S
Wow, two centuries in one World Cup! That's seriously impressive. The partnership with Fakhar was pure carnage. Shows how important a good opening stand is. Hope our Indian openers are taking notes for the next big tournament.
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Rohit P
Great batting, but let's be real – the context matters. Kohli's 319 runs in 2014 came in a tougher group and he carried the team to the final. Farhan's runs are fantastic, but Pakistan might still not qualify. Stats don't always tell the full story of impact.
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Sarah B
Just amazing to watch as a neutral fan! The strike rate of 160+ over so many innings is mind-blowing. Cricket is the real winner when players perform like this on the world stage. Congratulations to him!
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Karthik V
Bahut badhiya batting! 🎉 When a player is in that kind of form, you just sit back and enjoy. The record for highest opening partnership is now theirs. Our bowlers will have to plan very carefully if we face them later. Talent across the border is always strong.
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Nikhil C
A respectful point of criticism: The article focuses heavily on breaking Kohli's record, which is fair, but it slightly undersells Farhan's own incredible achievement. Two tons in a World Cup is rare air – joining Gayle – and that should be the headline, not just overtaking another player's total. He deserves that standalone praise.

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