Mohammad Amir Player Profile
Mohammad Amir, born in Changa Bangial, Pakistan, is a left-arm fast bowler renowned for his precise swing, pace, and ability to deliver under pressure. He burst onto the international scene in 2009 at the tender age of 17, impressing everyone with his raw talent and perfect swings. Despite a five-year ban due to a spot-fixing scandal in 2010, Amir made a remarkable comeback in 2016, proving his resilience and dedication to the sport. He retired from international cricket in 2020 but reversed his decision in 2024, making himself available for selection once again.
Amir's cricketing journey has been a rollercoaster ride, filled with both highs and lows. He started his domestic career playing for Rawalpindi before making his mark on the international stage. His ability to swing the ball both ways, generate pace, and his deceptive slower deliveries made him a formidable force in all formats of the game. Despite the setback of the ban, Amir's comeback was nothing short of remarkable, as he regained his form and once again became a key player for Pakistan.
| Player Name | Mohammad Amir |
| Birth Date | 1992-04-13 |
| Nationality | PAK |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 05 |
| Batting Style | LH |
| Bowling Style | S |
| Player Role | Bowler |
Mohammad Amir T20 Stats
Mohammad Amir's T20 stats demonstrate his effectiveness as a wicket-taking fast bowler. In his overall T20 career, he has played 244 matches, taking 278 wickets at an average of 22.82 and an impressive economy rate of 7.02. His ability to take wickets in the powerplay and at the death overs has made him a valuable asset in the shortest format of the game.
In T20Is, Amir has represented Pakistan in 60 matches, claiming 67 wickets at an average of 22.79 and an economy rate of 7.02. His best bowling figures in T20Is are 4/13 against Sri Lanka in 2017. In the various T20 leagues he has played, Amir has consistently been a top performer. He has represented Karachi Kings, Chittagong Vikings, and London Spirit, showcasing his wicket-taking abilities on different pitches and conditions. He is one of the only three bowlers to take a hat-trick in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 15 | 60 | 21* | 7.5 | 82.19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10 | 10 | 43 | 21* | 43 | -0.02 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 15 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3.5 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5* | 3 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 64 | 4/13 | 22.27 | 18.58 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10 | 17 | 3/9 | 16.18 | 12.59 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 6 | 2/16 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 5 | 1 | 1/14 | 128 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 2 | 4 | 3/11 | 7.25 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 1/19 | 31.67 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 1/16 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 15 | 10 | 2/0 | 38.8 | 29.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 1/45 | 45 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 3 | 4 | 3/27 | 22.5 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 8 | 9 | 4/13 | 23.78 | 20.67 | 1 | 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2 | 2/6 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 3 | 5 | 3/3 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 1/25 | 25 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Mohammad Amir T20 World Cup Stats
Mohammad Amir's record in the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup is a testament to his talent. Part of the winning Pakistan team, he played a crucial role, taking 6 wickets in 7 matches at an impressive average of 18.33 and an economy rate of 6.11. His ability to swing the new ball both ways troubled opposition top-order batsmen, restricting them to modest totals.
He further showcased his temperament and composure in high-pressure situations by bowling accurate yorkers and slower deliveries to contain the flow of runs during the death overs. Both his wicket-taking abilities and his control over the run rate at crucial junctatures proved invaluable assets for Pakistan throughout the tournament. Overall in his T20 World Cup career, Mohammad Anir has picked up 20 wickets in 19 matches.