Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan set a new record for the most runs in a bilateral three-match men’s T20I series between two Full Members, finishing with 238 runs despite his side suffering an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the third and final match in Rawalpindi, according to the ICC website. Farhan scored his third consecutive half-century (76 runs off 47 balls) to take his tally to 238 runs in the series, surpassing India’s Abhishek Sharma, who had scored 229 runs against Afghanistan earlier this year.
“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. Mendis was adjudged Player of the Match for his innings. The effort is to stay consistent. When I perform well, I’m even more focused to do well in the next match. It’s cricket; you’re not always in form.
Sri Lanka chased down Pakistan’s total of 168/8 with 17 deliveries remaining at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with Kusal Mendis leading the way with a quickfire 87 off 47 balls.
After the match, Farhan said Pakistan followed the same approach in the final match as in the first two games, adding that he aims to maintain consistency and make the most of his form. So I’m looking to make the most of it,” he said, as per the ICC website.
“We bowled really well today in the middle period. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis praised the team’s improved bowling and fielding, along with the batting performances of Kamindu Mendis and himself, in the eight-wicket victory. The fielding was better too, and the batting was excellent. Kamindu (Mendis) batted really well after the Powerplay. He played his natural game, and I did too.
We did really well in all three departments,” he said.
