Azam Khan Player Profile
Azam Khan, born in Karachi, Pakistan, is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman known for his powerful hitting and ability to clear the boundaries with ease. Despite facing criticism for his fitness and fielding abilities, Azam has made a name for himself in Pakistani cricket with his aggressive batting style and consistent performances in domestic cricket and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Azam Khan began his cricketing journey in the domestic circuit, representing Sindh and various clubs in Karachi. His impressive performances in domestic tournaments earned him a place in the Quetta Gladiators squad for the 2019 PSL. In 2021, he was signed by Islamabad United, where he continued to showcase his batting prowess. His consistent performances in the PSL led to his inclusion in the Pakistan national team for T20Is in 2021.
| Player Name | Azam Khan |
| Birth Date | 1998-08-10 |
| Nationality | |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 56 |
| Batting Style | RH |
| Bowling Style | X |
| Player Role | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Azam Khan T20 Stats
Azam Khan's T20 statistics highlight his ability as a hard-hitting batsman. In his overall T20 career, he has played 124 matches, scoring 2,672 runs at an average of 26.19 and a strike rate of 153.69. He has 15 half-centuries and one century to his name, with his highest score being 109.
In T20Is, Azam Khan has played 14 matches for Pakistan, scoring 88 runs at an average of 8.80 and a strike rate of 133.33. While his international career is still in its early stages, his domestic and PSL performances suggest that he has the potential to become a valuable asset for Pakistan in T20 cricket. Azam has the record for the youngest Pakistani player to score a T20 century at the age of 22 years and 253 days.
In the PSL, Azam Khan has been a consistent performer for both Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United. He has scored 1,278 runs in 66 matches at an average of 24.19 and a strike rate of 154.67. He has 8 half-centuries in PSL, with his highest score being 97. He is the first Pakistani to wicketkeeper-batsman to score a century in PSL history (109 off 55 balls).
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | 77 | 30* | 11 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 16.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5* | 6 | 85.71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 48 | 30* | 48 | 266.67 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 3 | 22 | 10 | 7.33 | 115.79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| West Indies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Azam Khan T20 World Cup Stats
Azam Khan is yet to make his debut T20 World Cups for Pakistan. However, given his impressive T20 record and his consistent performances in the PSL, he is considered a potential contender for future World Cup squads. His ability to accelerate the innings and score quickly in the middle order could be a valuable asset for Pakistan in the high-pressure environment of a global tournament. With continued hard work and improvement in all aspects of his game, Azam Khan could become a key player for Pakistan in the years to come.