NEW DELHI: Pakistan opening batter Sahibzada Farhan has etched his name in history with a remarkable feat that every batter aspires to achieve.

Continuing his sensational form in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, he has now gone past Virat Kohli for the most runs in a single edition of the tournament.

Farhan’s consistency at the top has defined Pakistan’s campaign, and this landmark only reinforces his growing stature on the global stage.

Most runs in a T20 World Cup edition:

Sahibzada Farhan – 323* (2026)
Virat Kohli – 319 (2014)
Tillakaratne Dilshan – 317 (2009)
Babar Azam – 303 (2021)
Mahela Jayawardene – 302 (2010)

The numbers highlight the magnitude of his accomplishment, placing him ahead of some of the finest names in T20 history.

Pakistan off to a flying start

Meanwhile, Pakistan have made a blistering start in their must win Super 8 Group 2 clash against the Sri Lanka national cricket team at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After Sri Lanka opted to bowl, Pakistan stormed to 148 for no loss in 13.4 overs.

Farhan remains unbeaten on 67 off 45 balls with six fours and three sixes, while Fakhar Zaman has smashed 78 off 37 deliveries, including eight fours and four sixes.

To secure a semifinal berth, Pakistan must win by 65 or more runs. With both openers in full flow, they have laid a commanding platform to push for the big margin and keep their World Cup hopes alive.