Sahibzada Farhan Virat Kohli. Image Credits: X
Over the years, Virat Kohli has emerged as the biggest face of world cricket, making record-breaking feats look almost effortless. He has sent the benchmark so high that the next generation batters dream of touching those elite milestones with their own brilliance.
But in recent times, Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan broke Kohli’s record of scoring the most runs in a T20 World Cup edition. Just not Virat Kohli, he also went past some of the cricket legends of all time.
Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup record
Whenever Virat Kohli walks into the field, the world eagerly awaits to see him make a new record with his batting brilliance. Over the years, the Indian legend has created countless milestones across formats, setting benchmarks that seem almost impossible to surpass.
While many of those records remain timeless classics, a few fearless youngsters have already dared to challenge them. The former Indian captain retired from the T20I format after lifting the trophy in 2024, but his record of scoring the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition till the recently ended edition.
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But the T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed a history as Sahibzada Farhan went past him while playing against Sri Lanka. Entering the clash needing just 37 runs, the Pakistani batter produced a quickfire knock to script a remarkable record.
In the T20 World Cup 2014, Virat Kohli scored 319 runs, and Sahibzada Farhan ended the tournament with 383 runs. He didn’t just surpass Virat Kohli, as he now holds the record of scoring the most runs in a single T20 World Cup edition.
Internet erupts after edited photo triggers wild rumor
Breaking Virat Kohli’s record must be on every youngster’s bucket list, and after Sahibzada Farhan broke his record, the entire cricket world showered praises on the young batter. As the batter lived in his dream moment, an unimaginable rumor spread all over the internet, and Pakistani fans couldn’t be more embarrassed.
In an edited cover photo of a book, Sahibzada Farhan was seen sitting on a throne. The book was titled Hero In The Making, which led to rumors that he was releasing a book about how he broke Virat Kohli’s T20 World Cup record.
Fact Check: Is Sahibzada Farhan really releasing a book?
As the edited picture is now all over the internet, a closer look at the current situation indicates it is a complete fake. While Sahibzada Farhan did break Virat Kohli’s long-standing record on the big stage of the T20 World Cup, it certainly does not mean he is writing an entire book about it.
Moreover, neither the cricketer nor any other book publication has confirmed the news of releasing any books regarding this topic. Although the edited image grabbed attention online, there is no solid evidence that Sahibzada Farhan is planning to write a book about breaking Virat Kohli’s record.
Even though Pakistan had a forgettable campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026, Sahibzada Farhan shone with his batting brilliance. In seven matches, he scored 383 runs with two hundreds and two fifties. As the PSL 2026 is inching closer, the Pakistani batter is all set to shift his focus to the upcoming tournament.
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