Farhan’s 238-run haul breaks Abhishek’s T20I series record

Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan broke the record for the most runs in a bilateral three-match T20I series between two Full Members as his side fell to an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I in Rawalpindi.

Farhan hit his third consecutive half-century to take his tally to 238 runs across the series, before Sri Lanka chased down Pakistan's total of 168/8 with 17 deliveries remaining at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

It mattered little for Pakistan, who had already previously wrapped up the series on home soil following a pair of dominant performances in the opening two fixtures.

It was also a big reward for Farhan, who led Pakistan superbly across the three games to surpass the previous record for the most runs in a three-match men's T20I series between two Full Members.

Abhishek Sharma previously held the record of 229 runs which he scored against Afghanistan earlier in the year, with Farhan overtaking the efforts of the India opener early in the contest against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Despite the loss in the series finale, Farhan was satisfied with the efforts of his side across the three matches.

"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," Farhan said post-match.

Kusal Mendis was adjudged Player of the Match in the series finale for his quickfire innings of 87 from just 47 deliveries and the Sri Lanka captain was pleased with the response from his side, noting that they bowled well in the middle period and fielded better.