Fakhar Zaman Player Profile
Fakhar Zaman, born in Mardan, Pakistan, is a dynamic left-handed opening batsman renowned for his aggressive style and big-hitting record. He burst onto the international scene in 2017 with a match-winning century in the Champions Trophy final against India, instantly becoming a national hero. Since then, he has cemented his place as a key player in the Pakistan cricket team, particularly in limited-overs formats. Known for his fearless approach and ability to dominate bowling attacks, Zaman has been a valuable asset for Pakistan, providing explosive starts at the top of the order.
Zaman's journey in cricket began in domestic cricket, where he represented several teams, including Habib Bank Limited and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His consistent performances in domestic tournaments caught the eye of selectors, leading to his inclusion in the Pakistan national team. He has also been a regular member of the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where his aggressive batting has been a crowd-pleaser.
| Player Name | Fakhar Zaman |
| Birth Date | 1990-04-10 |
| Nationality | PAK |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 39 |
| Batting Style | LH |
| Bowling Style | H |
| Player Role | Batsman |
Fakhar Zaman T20 Stats
Fakhar Zaman's T20 stats reflect his ability to score runs quickly and consistently. In his overall T20 career, he has played 228 matches, amassing 4,470 runs at an average of 26.12 and a strike rate of 133.37. He has 2 centuries and 21 half-centuries to his name, with a highest score of 106.
In T20Is, Zaman has played 90 matches, scoring 1839 runs at an average of 23.27 and a strike rate of 133.74. His highest score in T20Is is 91, and he has 11 half-centuries to his credit. While his T20I average is decent, his strike rate highlights his ability to score quickly and provide the team with explosive starts. He has the record for fastest century by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is (45 balls).
In the PSL, Zaman has been a key player for Lahore Qalandars, playing a crucial role in their title victories in 2022 and 2023. He finished as the leading run-scorer in the 2022 season and was also the player with the most 50+ scores in that season. His ability to dominate bowling attacks and provide quick starts has made him a fan favourite in the PSL. He has the record for most runs (666) by a Pakistani batsman in a single PSL season (2022).
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 78 | 1761 | 91 | 23.48 | 132.41 | 11 | 0 | 166 | 70 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2 | 2 | 35 | 30 | 17.5 | 102.94 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Australia | 9 | 9 | 252 | 91 | 31.5 | 153.66 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 10 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 2 | 91 | 57* | 91 | 104.6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| England | 7 | 7 | 102 | 36 | 17 | -0.2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 129.27 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| ICC World XI | 3 | 3 | 56 | 27 | 18.67 | 133.33 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| India | 3 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 12.5 | -0.05 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 98 | 78 | 49 | -0.2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 17 | 17 | 439 | 61 | 27.44 | -0.88 | 3 | 0 | 33 | 24 |
| Scotland | 3 | 3 | 62 | 33 | 20.67 | 116.98 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| South Africa | 6 | 6 | 130 | 60 | 26 | 154.76 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 6 |
| Sri Lanka | 7 | 7 | 67 | 31 | 9.57 | 94.37 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| West Indies | 13 | 13 | 158 | 40 | 17.56 | -0.08 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 |
| Zimbabwe | 8 | 8 | 168 | 61 | 21 | 114.29 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 0 | 0/12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 6 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Fakhar Zaman T20 World Cup Stats
Fakhar Zaman has participated in two T20 World Cups, the 2016 edition held in India and the 2022 tournament co-hosted by Australia and the UAE. While his opportunities were limited in 2016, he played a more significant role in the 2022 edition. He featured in all six matches for Pakistan, opening the batting alongside skipper Babar Azam.
Zaman's aggressive strokeplay at the top of the order proved valuable for Pakistan, providing them with quick starts and setting the platform for middle-order batsmen to capitalize. His most notable knock came against South Africa, where he hammered a well-paced 51 off just 34 deliveries, helping Pakistan chase down a daunting target of 184 with ease.Overall Fakhar Zaman has scored 153 runs in 9 matches in T20 World Cups.