Fakhar Zaman has taken the cricket world by storm with his explosive batting and record-breaking centuries. From his debut in 2017 to his current position as one of Pakistan’s top batsmen, Fakhar has always impressed fans and reviewers alike.
Fakhar Zaman’s Personal Information
Born on April 10, 1990, in Mardan, North-West Frontier Province. He is 35 years old. His playing role in cricket is the opening batter. He is a left-handed batsman and his bowling style is Slow left-arm Orthodox. He is a member of the Pakistan international team.
Start Profession
Fakhar Zaman’s path to becoming a professional cricketer began when he joined the Pakistan Navy as a sailor at 17. Despite his father’s hopes for him to focus on a stable navy career, Fakhar’s passion for cricket remained strong. He played for the Pakistan Navy cricket team in inter-departmental matches. In 2013, he chose to leave the navy to pursue cricket full-time, playing for regional teams like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Abbottabad Falcons, and Balochistan, and gradually building his reputation in Pakistani cricket.
T20 Innings
Fakhar Zaman has played 93 T20 matches, scoring 1,921 runs, his highest score being 91 runs. He made his T20I debut for Pakistan on March 30, 2017, when he played the first T20 match against the West Indies. In that match, he scored 31 runs off 23 balls, helping Pakistan win the game.
ODI Innings
Fakhar Zaman has played 86 ODI matches, scoring 3651 runs. He made his ODI debut for Pakistan in the Champions Trophy on June 7, 2017, and scored 31 runs in the first match against South Africa. His performance in this match was not acceptable, but he performed well in every format in the next match. His highest ODI score is 210*.
Test Innings
Fakhar Zaman has played 3 Test matches for Pakistan, scoring 192 runs with the highest score of 94 runs. He made his Test debut for Pakistan against Australia on October 16, 2018, scoring 94 and 66 runs in the match. He played the first test match against Australia on October 16, 2018. His performance in this match is very impressive. But Pakistan did not win the Test match series against Australia in 2018. The series was played in the UAE, and Australia won the series 1-0, with the other two matches drawn.
Fastest Century
Fakhar Zaman scored the fastest century by a Pakistani batsman in the history of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023. He scored his century in 63 balls against New Zealand in Bengaluru. On November 4, 2023, He scored 126 runs off 81 balls against New Zealand. New Zealand set the target of 402 runs, and Fakhar Zaman played an impressive game. He was the backbone of the Pakistani team in this match.
Total Century in all formats
Fakhar Zaman has scored a total of 8 centuries across all formats:
ODIs: 6 centuries
T20Is: 0 centuries (but 11 half-centuries)
Tests: 0 centuries (but 2 half-centuries)
Total half-century in all formats
Fakhar Zaman has scored a total of 34 half-centuries across all formats:
ODIs: 21 half-centuries
T20Is: 13 half-centuries
Tests: 2 half-centuries
Total T20 Record
| Total Match | 93 |
| Total Innings | 85 |
| Not out | 03 |
| Runs | 1849 |
| High Score | 91 |
| Average | 22.54 |
| Balls Faced | 1394 |
| Strike Rate | 132.63 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 11 |
| 4s | 172 |
| 6s | 76 |
| Caught | 51 |
| Stumped | 0 |
Total ODI Record
| Total Match | 86 |
| Total Innings | 85 |
| Not out | 06 |
| Runs | 3651 |
| High Score | 210* |
| Average | 46.21 |
| Balls Faced | 3890 |
| Strike Rate | 93.85 |
| 100s | 11 |
| 50s | 17 |
| 4s | 410 |
| 6s | 79 |
| Caught | 43 |
| Stumped | 0 |
Total Test Record
| Total Match | 03 |
| Total Innings | 06 |
| Not out | 0 |
| Runs | 192 |
| High Score | 94 |
| Average | 32.00 |
| Balls Faced | 359 |
| Strike Rate | 53.48 |
| 100s | 0 |
| 50s | 02 |
| 4s | 20 |
| 6s | 01 |
| Caught | 03 |
| Stumped | 0 |
PSL Performance
Fakhar Zaman has had a remarkable performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He was picked by the Lahore Qalandars in 2017 and has been a key player for the team ever since. In his PSL career, Fakhar has played for Lahore Qalandars and has scored over 2,000 runs. He led the Qalandars to their first PSL title in 2022 and was the highest run-scorer in the tournament. He also became the second batsman to reach 2,000 runs in PSL.
First PSL Century: Fakhar scored his first PSL century against Karachi Kings in 2022.
Highest Run-Scorer: He was the highest run-scorer in PSL 2022, leading the Qalandars to their first title.
Second PSL Century: Fakhar scored his second PSL century against Islamabad United in 2023.
League Performance
International T20 Leagues: Fakhar has played for teams like Somerset, Durban Wolves, Comilla Victorians, Rotterdam Rhinos, Glamorgan, Team Green, Team White, Brisbane Heat, Khulna Tigers, Kandy Falcons, Vancouver Knights, Fortune Barishal, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, and Desert Vipers.²
Domestic Career: Fakhar made his first-class debut for Karachi Blues in 2013 and has since played for various teams, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Abbottabad Falcons.
Conclusion
Fakhar Zaman is a talented Pakistani cricketer who has made a significant impact in international cricket. Fakhar Zaman is a helpful asset to the Pakistani cricket team, with his aggressive batting style and ability to perform under pressure. He continues to be a key player for Pakistan in limited-overs cricket. He is known for his ability to score quickly and play match-winning innings.
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