Imad Wasim Player Profile
Imad Wasim, born in Swansea, Wales, is a Pakistani cricketer known for his left-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling. He has been a regular fixture in the Pakistan limited-overs setup since his debut in 2015 and is recognized for his accurate bowling, economical spells, and ability to contribute crucial runs in the lower middle order.
Imad Wasim's cricketing journey began in the United Kingdom, where he played for various clubs before returning to Pakistan to pursue a professional career. He made his mark in domestic cricket, representing teams like Islamabad and Northern, before earning a place in the Pakistan national team. He has also been a vital part of various franchises in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), including Karachi Kings, Jamaica Tallawahs, and Multan Sultans.
| Player Name | Imad Wasim |
| Birth Date | 1988-12-18 |
| Nationality | |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 07 |
| Batting Style | LH |
| Bowling Style | H |
| Player Role | All-Rounder |
Imad Wasim T20 Stats
Imad Wasim's T20 stats highlight his effectiveness as an economical bowler and a handy batsman. In his overall T20 career, he has played 271 matches, scoring 1,773 runs at an average of 17.55 and a strike rate of 117.95. He has four half-centuries to his name, with a highest score of 50. As a bowler, he has taken 259 wickets at an average of 24.94 and an economy rate of 7.03, showcasing his ability to contain runs and take crucial wickets.
In T20Is, Imad Wasim has represented Pakistan in 58 matches, taking 55 wickets at an average of 24.90 and an economy rate of 6.81. His best bowling figures in T20Is are 5/14, achieved against West Indies in 2016. He is known for his ability to bowl tight spells in the powerplay and middle overs, restricting the opposition's scoring rate. Imad was ranked as the No. 1 T20I bowler in the world in 2017.
In the PSL, Imad Wasim has been a consistent performer, particularly for the Karachi Kings, whom he has captained. His contributions with both bat and ball have been instrumental in the team's success, including their title victory in the 2020 PSL season. Imad has the record of taking the most wickets (20) by a Pakistani bowler in a single PSL season in 2020.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 47 | 513 | 64* | 16.03 | 133.59 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 11 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 4 | 4 | 95 | 64* | 47.5 | -0.19 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Australia | 8 | 8 | 21 | 11 | 4.2 | -0.04 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | -0.01 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| England | 8 | 8 | 50 | 20 | 16.67 | -0.03 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| ICC World XI | 3 | 3 | 30 | 15* | 15 | 176.47 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 17 | 17 | 158 | 31 | 17.56 | -0.08 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 4 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 3 | 3 | 29 | 19 | 9.67 | 161.11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 8 | 8 | 83 | 47 | 20.75 | -0.06 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| West Indies | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 4 | 4 | 36 | 19 | 36 | -0.07 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 68 | 5/14 | 22.43 | 21.26 | 2 | 1 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 4 | 4 | 2/5 | 16.5 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 8 | 7 | 3/0 | 23.29 | 20.57 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 1/13 | 44 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 8 | 10 | 2/17 | 24.5 | 18.6 | 0 | 0 |
| ICC World XI | 3 | 2 | 1/22 | 41.5 | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 1 | 0 | 0/10 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ireland | 3 | 2 | 1/21 | 36 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 1/13 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 17 | 15 | 3/2 | 25.33 | 22.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Scotland | 1 | 0 | 0/17 | 0 | 0 | ||
| South Africa | 3 | 3 | 1/9 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 8 | 5 | 1/8 | 35.4 | 33.6 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 7 | 11 | 5/12 | 12.55 | 14.18 | 1 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 4 | 7 | 4/11 | 9.43 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Imad Wasim T20 World Cup Stats
Imad Wasim has been a vital cog in Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaigns. He participated in the 2016 edition held in India and the 2021 edition hosted by the UAE. In the 2016 tournament, he played a crucial role in the group stage, taking four wickets at an economical rate of 7.00 per over. This helped Pakistan qualify for the Super 10 stage. While they did not progress further, Imad's contributions with the ball were noteworthy.
In the 2021 T20 World Cup, Imad Wasim continued to impress on the biggest stage. He played all six matches for Pakistan, emerging as their leading wicket-taker in the tournament with eight wickets. His bowling average of 13.12 and economy rate of 5.25 were exceptional, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. He was particularly effective during the middle overs, stifling the opposition's scoring rate and picking up crucial wickets at regular intervals. His impactful bowling performances were instrumental in Pakistan's journey to the semi-finals of the tournament.