Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has emerged as one of the standout performers of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, delivering match-winning performances at a crucial stage of the tournament. With Pakistan now qualified for the Super 8 round, Farhan’s sensational form has placed him on the brink of rewriting T20 World Cup history—and potentially eclipsing a long-standing record held by Virat Kohli.

A Match-Winning Century When It Mattered Most

Farhan recently produced one of the finest innings of the tournament with an unbeaten century against Namibia cricket team. Batting with confidence and control, the right-hander smashed 100* off just 58 balls, striking 11 boundaries and clearing the ropes four times. His commanding knock ensured Pakistan’s qualification for the Super 8s and underlined his importance at the top of the order.

More importantly, the century confirmed Pakistan’s place in the next round, guaranteeing at least three additional matches for the team—and more opportunities for Farhan to continue his red-hot run.

Leading the Run Charts in T20 World Cup 2026

After four matches in the tournament, Sahibzada Farhan has already accumulated 220 runs, making him the highest run-scorer of the 2026 edition so far. His tally includes one century and one half-century, a level of consistency unmatched by any other batter in the competition at this stage.

Remarkably, no other player has crossed the 200-run mark yet, highlighting the gap Farhan has created between himself and the rest of the field. His performances have not only powered Pakistan’s campaign but also sparked conversations about individual records that were once considered nearly untouchable.

A Record That Has Stood for 12 Years

Virat Kohli currently holds the record for the most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup, having scored 319 runs during the 2014 tournament. That benchmark has remained unbeaten for over a decade, despite multiple editions featuring elite batters from around the world.

With 220 runs already in the bag, Farhan now needs 100 more runs to surpass Kohli’s iconic record. Given that Pakistan will play at least three more matches in the Super 8s, the possibility of the record falling appears very real—provided Farhan maintains his current form.

If he manages to cross the 320-run mark, Sahibzada Farhan would become the first batter in T20 World Cup history to achieve that milestone in a single edition.

Rare Company in T20 World Cup History

Only a handful of players have ever scored more than 300 runs in one T20 World Cup. That elite list includes legends such as Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mahela Jayawardene, and Babar Azam.

Farhan’s current trajectory places him firmly on course to join—and potentially surpass—these greats, adding a historic chapter to Pakistan’s T20 World Cup legacy.

Tough Super 8 Challenges Await

Pakistan’s Super 8 campaign will see them face high-quality opposition, including Sri Lanka cricket team, New Zealand cricket team, and England cricket team.

While these matches will pose significant challenges, they also offer Farhan the perfect stage to produce big innings. Even two substantial scores could be enough to push him past Kohli’s record and cement his place in T20 World Cup folklore.

A Breakthrough Moment for Pakistan Cricket

Sahibzada Farhan’s performances also carry historical significance for Pakistan. He has become only the second Pakistani batter to score a century in T20 World Cup history, following Ahmed Shehzad, who achieved the feat in 2014.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will remain on Farhan—not just to see how far Pakistan can go, but to witness whether a 12-year-old world record is finally rewritten on cricket’s biggest T20 stage.