Explained: Why Naman Dhir's 173 in Sher-E-Punjab T20 league won't be counted in official T20 records

Naman Dhir produced a sensational knock in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026, scoring 173 runs off just 64 balls for Amritsar Soormas against Mohali Kings. His innings included 12 fours and 16 sixes, helping his team post a huge total of 279/7 in 20 overs.

However, Dhir’s 173 will not be added to the official T20 records. The reason is that the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League is not an official domestic T20 competition recognised for the major T20 statistical records. Therefore, his score cannot be compared directly with official T20 records set in recognised competitions.

In this article, we will explain why Naman Dhir’s 173-run knock will not be counted in official T20 records. We will also look at the significance of his incredible innings and how it compares with the biggest scores in recognised T20 cricket.

Naman Dhir's 173 vs Mohali Kings: A historic innings that falls outside official records

Naman Dhir produced a sensational innings against Mohali Kings in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026. Batting first for Abhishek Sharma-led Amritsar Soormas, Dhir took control after opener Sahaj Dhawan was dismissed for just one run. He went on to score 173 runs off only 64 balls.

The MI batter’s knock included 12 fours and 16 sixes as he tore apart the Mohali bowling attack. His explosive batting helped Amritsar Soormas post a massive 279/7 in their 20 overs and brought him close to some of the biggest individual scores in T20 cricket.

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Dhir’s 173 also put him ahead of Aaron Finch’s 172-run score in T20 cricket, while he fell just two runs short of Chris Gayle’s famous unbeaten 175 for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2013 IPL. Despite the incredible numbers, his innings falls outside the official T20 records.

The ICC rule explained: Why Sher-E-Punjab T20 League doesn't have official status

Naman Dhir’s 173-run knock was one of the biggest individual scores in T20 cricket. His score came close to Chris Gayle’s famous 175 not out for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in the 2013 IPL. However, Dhir’s innings will not be included in the official T20 record books.

The reason is the status of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League. Not every domestic or franchise T20 tournament is included in official international cricket statistics. Only competitions that meet the required criteria and have official status are considered when major T20 records are listed.

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As a result, Amritsar Soormas batter’s 173 will not be counted alongside the official T20 records from recognised competitions such as the IPL and other officially recognised tournaments. This means that even if a player scores a huge total or takes a hat-trick in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, the performance may not appear in the official T20 record books.

Where Dhir's knock would rank all-time and what it means for his IPL 2027 reputation

Naman Dhir played an explosive innings of 173 runs off 64 balls, hitting 16 fours and 12 sixes. He scored at a strike rate of more than 270 and showed his ability to dominate the opposition from the start. Although he missed Chris Gayle’s 175* by two runs, Dhir went past Aaron Finch’s previous mark of 172.

The star of the MI lineup has also been one of the top performers in the ongoing Sher-E-Punjab T20 League. After his 173-run knock, he has scored 430 runs in six matches at an impressive strike rate of 218.27. Only Prabhsimran Singh has scored more runs than Dhir in the tournament so far.

His consistent performances could also improve his chances of earning a place in India’s T20I squad. Dhir was one of Mumbai Indians’ key performers in IPL 2026 and has continued his strong form in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League. His latest performance could further increase his reputation ahead of the next IPL season.