Shadab Khan
Pakistan
Personal Information
- Full Name: Shadab Khan
- Born: October 4, 1998 (26 years)
- Birth Place: Mianwali, Pakistan
- Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Role: All-rounder (Leg-spinner, Right-handed batsman)
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm leg spin
Career Information
- Teams: Pakistan, Islamabad United (PSL)
- International Debut:
- ODI Debut: April 7, 2017, vs. West Indies
- T20I Debut: April 1, 2017, vs. West Indies
- Test Debut: May 24, 2018, vs. Ireland
- Major Achievements:
- Key player in Pakistan’s 2017 ICC Champions Trophy win
- Integral part of Pakistan’s bowling attack in all formats
- Known for his middle-over control and aggressive batting in T20s
- Multiple match-winning performances in PSL with Islamabad United
ICC Rankings (as of 2024)
- Test: No. 25 (as of 2024)
- ODI: No. 7 (as of 2024)
- T20I: No. 4 (as of 2024)
Bowling Stats (as of 2024)
- ODI Matches: 50+
- ODI Wickets: 85+
- Bowling Average: 30+
- Best Bowling: 5/4 (vs. West Indies, 2017)
- T20I Matches: 60+
- T20I Wickets: 80+
- Bowling Average: 24+
- Best Bowling: 4/19 (vs. New Zealand, 2021)
- Test Matches: 10+
- Test Wickets: 30+
- Bowling Average: 35+
- Best Bowling: 4/60 (vs. Ireland, 2018)
Batting Stats (as of 2024)
- ODI Matches: 50+
- ODI Runs: 1,200+
- ODI Average: 30+
- Centuries: 0
- Half-Centuries: 10
- Highest Score: 52* (vs. Zimbabwe, 2020)
- T20I Matches: 60+
- T20I Runs: 600+
- T20I Average: 18+
- Centuries: 0
- Half-Centuries: 3
- Highest Score: 50* (vs. Afghanistan, 2022)
- Test Matches: 10+
- Test Runs: 250+
- Test Average: 25+
- Centuries: 0
- Half-Centuries: 1
- Highest Score: 65 (vs. Ireland, 2018)
Notable Achievements
- Shadab Khan is known for his clever leg-spin bowling and aggressive batting, making him a key player in all formats for Pakistan.
- He became the youngest-ever Pakistani player to take a five-wicket haul in an ODI match.
- A versatile all-rounder, Shadab has been a consistent performer in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and has played pivotal roles in Islamabad United’s success.
- As a captain, Shadab led Islamabad United to multiple PSL titles and has earned recognition for his leadership and tactical approach.
- His ability to break partnerships in the middle overs has made him a crucial component of Pakistan’s bowling lineup in white-ball cricket.
Shadab Khan – ICC Champions Trophy Stats:
- Matches Played: 4
- Innings: 4
- Runs Scored: 14
- Batting Average: 3.5
- Highest Score: 14
- Wickets Taken: 4
- Bowling Average: 46.5
- Best Bowling: 2/42
- Economy Rate: 5.55
- Strike Rate: 87.5
Shadab Khan made significant contributions with both the bat and the ball, especially during Pakistan’s successful 2017 Champions Trophy campaign, where his performance played a vital role in their victory. His all-round ability, particularly his crucial 52 against Sri Lanka, helped Pakistan secure their place in the final and ultimately win the tournament. His 4-wicket haul against South Africa in the group stages also highlighted his bowling talent on the big stage.
Check out the Champions Trophy Stats
