Pakistan and India are playing in the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan had a shaky start, but Saud Shakeel played a strong innings to bring them back into the game. With the support of Mohammad Rizwan, the team recovered well after losing two quick wickets.
- Saud Shakeel has replaced Shadab Khan in ODIs due to his stable batting.
- Shadab Khan has struggled with both batting and bowling recently.
- This comparison will help understand their ODI performances.
Saud Shakeel vs Shadab Khan – Batting Comparison
ODI Batting Stats:
| Categories | Saud Shakeel | Shadab Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 70 |
| Runs Scored | 408 | 855 |
| Batting Average | 29.14 | 25.90 |
| Strike Rate | 85.71 | 85.75 |
| 50s/100s | 4/0 | 4/0 |
- Saud Shakeel has played fewer matches but has a better batting average.
- Both players have scored four half-centuries in ODIs.
- Shakeel shows promise as a middle-order batsman.
Saud Shakeel vs Shadab Khan – Bowling Comparison
ODI Bowling Stats:
| Categories | Saud Shakeel | Shadab Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 19 | 70 |
| Wickets Taken | 1 | 85 |
| Bowling Average | 37.00 | 34.82 |
| Economy | 4.72 | 5.24 |
- Shadab Khan has more experience as a bowling all-rounder.
- Shakeel has bowled fewer overs but has a better economy rate.
- Shadab Khan has taken 85 wickets, proving his value as a bowler.
Who is More Valuable?
- Saud Shakeel has shown potential with the bat, proving his ability in pressure situations.
- Shadab Khan, despite struggling with form, has an impressive bowling record.
- If Shakeel improves his bowling, he can become a more complete all-rounder.
Saud Shakeel has shown that he can handle pressure and deliver in big matches. Pakistan has not used him much as a bowler, but he has the potential to improve. Shadab Khan, despite his experience, has lost his form, which has given Shakeel an opportunity. If Shakeel continues to perform, he can become a key player for Pakistan in ODIs.
Check out the Champions Trophy Stats
