Pakistan is all set to lock horns with England in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to be played on February 24 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
Pakistan will heavily rely on their in-form batsman, Sahibzada Farhan, to deliver a big knock against the “Three Lions”. So far, he has scored 220 runs in five matches and is the leading run-scorer in the tournament.
When asked if he is eyeing to break Virat Kohli`s record of 319 runs, which is the highest tally in the history of the T20 World Cup, the right-handed batsman said that he doesn`t focus on the records.
“If you ask me personally, I don`t look at the stats, I don`t look at records. Even when I perform, people tell me that I have hit so many sixes, played so many strikes, and scored so many runs. So I don`t look at the stats,” he said.
Farhan then said that he will be focusing on finishing at the top, which will be beneficial for his side.
“The important thing is that you have to take risks in T20. If you take the pressure of breaking records, the same records are broken; they are made to break. So it is not my focus, but I will try to finish at the top. And for Pakistan, it will be beneficial for Pakistan and Pakistan`s name will be made known,” said the 29-year-old cricketer.
Farhan also expressed confidence about facing Jofra Archer and said that he has plans against the premier England pacer.
“No, it`s not a big deal to face Jofra Archer. We have already faced him in Pakistan. We have good bowlers; they also bowl at 145. So it`s not a big deal. Yes, as you said, they will definitely have planned it, but I have also planned it. It`s not that only he will have plans. So, we will see. It will be a good match,” he concluded.
T20 World Cup: Virat Kohli`s historic record
Kohli hammered 319 runs in the 2024 edition. In six matches, the right-handed batsman had an astonishing average of 106.33, including four half-centuries. His 319 is the most by any cricketer in the history of the tournament.
(With ANI Inputs)
