Overview
Welcome to the official profile of the emerging cricket sensation, Naseem Shah. Explore the remarkable journey of this young right-arm fast bowler, known for his raw pace and impressive skills on the field. Dive into his career statistics, notable records, match history, captivating videos, latest news, and stunning photos.
Profile
Full Name: Naseem Shah
Date of Birth: February 15, 2003
Age: 20 years, 189 days
Batting Style: Right-hand
Bowling Style: Right-arm Fast
Playing Role: Bowler
Teams:
- Pakistan
- Central Punjab (Pakistan)
- Colombo Strikers
- Comilla Victorians
- Khulna Tigers
- Pakistan Under-16s
- Pakistan Under-19s
- Quetta Gladiators
- St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
- Welsh Fire (Men)
- Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
Naseem Shah’s Cricket Journey
Naseem Shah burst onto the scene at just 15, making his first-class debut for Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited. His natural, whip-like action generated an effortless pace, setting him apart in the competitive world of Pakistani fast bowling. A year later, he earned his Pakistan cap, but not without facing tragedy – losing his mother before his debut.
His potential shone bright. In his second Test, he became the youngest fast bowler to secure a five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka. Records tumbled as he claimed a Test hat-trick in just his third match against Bangladesh.
Injuries sidelined him after his initial success, a consequence of his youthful body coping with extreme pace. He made a triumphant return against Australia, showing no signs of slowing down.
Surprisingly, Naseem excelled in white-ball cricket too. Despite no white-ball internationals until August 2022, he thrived in the absence of Shaheen Afridi. His standout T20I debut, dismissing KL Rahul and challenging Virat Kohli, showcased his potential. Strong performances in the Asia Cup solidified his reputation. Leading Pakistan’s fast bowling at 19, he gears up for the T20 World Cup, a chance to showcase his progress and immense potential.
Naseem Shah Career Stats
Uncover the statistics that define Naseem Shah’s career across various formats:
Bowling:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 17 | 28 | 2856 | 1725 | 51 | 5/31 | 33.82 | 3.62 | 56.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 9 | 9 | 468 | 358 | 24 | 5/33 | 14.91 | 4.58 | 19.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | 19 | 19 | 427 | 520 | 15 | 2/7 | 34.66 | 7.30 | 28.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 31 | 52 | 4659 | 2766 | 102 | 6/59 | 27.11 | 3.56 | 45.6 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| List A | 14 | 11 | 558 | 436 | 26 | 5/33 | 16.76 | 4.68 | 21.4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| T20 | 88 | 88 | 1943 | 2506 | 87 | 5/20 | 28.80 | 7.73 | 22.3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 17 | 22 | 8 | 102 | 18 | 7.28 | 29.56 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| ODI | 9 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 18* | 21.00 | 55.26 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| T20I | 19 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 14* | 6.25 | 119.04 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| FC | 31 | 38 | 11 | 206 | 31 | 7.62 | 39.92 | 28 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| List A | 14 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 18* | 10.33 | 57.40 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| T20 | 88 | 34 | 12 | 103 | 14* | 4.68 | 95.37 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 0 |
Records
Discover Naseem Shah’s exceptional records that highlight his achievements:
- Youngest player to take five wickets in an innings in Test matches (2nd)
- Youngest player to take five wickets in an innings (16y 307d)
- Youngest players to play Test matches (9th)
Debut and Last Matches
Explore Naseem Shah’s debut and recent matches across different formats:
Test Matches:
Debut – Australia vs. Pakistan at Brisbane – November 21 – 24, 2019
Last – Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan at Colombo (SSC) – July 24 – 27, 2023
ODI Matches:
Debut – Netherlands vs. Pakistan at Rotterdam – August 16, 2022
Last – Pakistan vs. Afghanistan at Hambantota – August 22, 202
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