Iftikhar Ahmed Player Profile
Pakistani cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed brings aggressive middle-order batting and handy off-spin bowling to the game. He represents Pakistan in international cricket and has been a part of various franchises in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), including Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, and currently Multan Sultans. His powerful hitting, ability to accelerate the innings, and occasional breakthroughs with the ball make him a valuable asset in the T20 format.
Ahmed honed his skills in domestic cricket, representing several teams including Habib Bank Limited, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His consistent performances in domestic tournaments earned him a place in the Pakistan national team. He made his international debut in a One Day International (ODI) match against England in 2015 and has since been a regular member of the Pakistani limited-overs squads. His aggressive batting style and useful off-spin bowling have earned him recognition as a promising all-rounder.
| Player Name | Iftikhar Ahmed |
| Birth Date | 1990-09-03 |
| Nationality | PAK |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 95 |
| Batting Style | RH |
| Bowling Style | M |
| Player Role | All-Rounder |
Iftikhar Ahmed T20 Stats
Iftikhar Ahmed's T20 stats demonstrate his ability as a hard-hitting batsman and a wicket-taking off-spinner. In his overall T20 career, he has played 99 matches, scoring 1,649 runs at an average of 25.37 and a strike rate of 129.42. He has nine half-centuries to his name, with a highest score of 94. With his bowling, he's claimed 34 wickets at an average of 31.20 and an economy rate of 7.65.
In T20 Internationals, Ahmed has represented Pakistan in 64 matches, scoring 975 runs at an average of 25.00 and a strike rate of 133.00. He has four half-centuries to his credit. His aggressive batting style has often provided Pakistan with a crucial spark in the middle order, especially when wickets fall. When the situation demands quick runs, Ahmed can shift gears and accelerate the innings with his aggressive batting approach.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 51 | 931 | 62* | 25.16 | 130.21 | 4 | 0 | 60 | 42 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2 | 2 | 61 | 31 | 30.5 | 105.17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Australia | 4 | 4 | 121 | 62* | 60.5 | 142.35 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 6 | 6 | 36 | 16 | 9 | -0.04 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| England | 10 | 10 | 107 | 31 | 17.83 | -0.07 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 3 | 3 | 81 | 51 | 40.5 | 142.11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 42 | 37* | 42 | -0.08 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6* | 0 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 20 | 20 | 270 | 60 | 24.55 | -0.14 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 16 |
| South Africa | 3 | 3 | 75 | 51 | 25 | 117.19 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 5 | 87 | 32 | 29 | 108.75 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| West Indies | 3 | 3 | 40 | 32 | 20 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 8 | 3/24 | 41.5 | 35.38 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 6 | 1 | 1/0 | 47 | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 10 | 2 | 1/0 | 62 | 50.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 0 | 0/3 | 0 | 0 | ||
| New Zealand | 20 | 4 | 3/0 | 25.25 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 3 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sri Lanka | 5 | 1 | 1/0 | 28 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 3 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Iftikhar Ahmed T20 World Cup Stats
Iftikhar Ahmed's contributions to the 2021 T20 World Cup were impactful. He showcased his ability to adapt to different situations, particularly in the crucial match against India, where he scored a quickfire 28 runs off just 16 deliveries, providing a much-needed boost to Pakistan's middle order after a shaky start. He also chipped in with useful bowling spells, taking two wickets at an impressive economy rate of 7.00. While Pakistan's overall journey in the tournament ended in the semi-finals, Ahmed's performances provided glimpses of his potential on the biggest stage in T20 cricket.