Shaheen-Shah-Afridi Player Profile
Shaheen Shah Afridi, born in Landi Kotal, Pakistan, is a left-arm fast bowler celebrated for his raw pace, ability to swing the ball, and impressive accuracy. He has rapidly emerged as one of the leading pace bowlers in the world and a vital asset for the Pakistan cricket team across all formats. Afridi's ability to take wickets in the powerplay and at the death, coupled with his exceptional performance in high-pressure situations, has made him a formidable opponent for any batting lineup.
Afridi's cricketing journey began in domestic cricket, representing Khan Research Laboratories and several other teams. His impressive performances in domestic tournaments earned him a call-up to the Pakistan national team in 2018, and he has since become a regular member of the team in all formats. He is also the captain of Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), leading them to back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023.
| Player Name | Shaheen-Shah-Afridi |
| Birth Date | 2000-04-06 |
| Nationality | PAK |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 10 |
| Batting Style | LH |
| Bowling Style | L |
| Player Role | Bowler |
Shaheen-Shah-Afridi T20 Stats
Shaheen Afridi's T20 statistics demonstrate his effectiveness as a wicket-taking fast bowler. In his overall T20 career, he has played 151 matches, claiming 191 wickets at an average of 22.82 and an economy rate of 7.65. His ability to take wickets early in the innings and at the death has made him a valuable asset in the shortest format.
In T20Is, Afridi has played 68 matches for Pakistan, taking 92 wickets at an average of 20.81 and an economy rate of 7.73. His best bowling figures in T20Is are 4/22 against Bangladesh. In the PSL, Afridi has been a key player for Lahore Qalandars, contributing significantly to their success in recent years. His aggressive bowling and wicket-taking ability have made him a popular figure among fans.
In the high-pressure environment of the PSL, he has been a key player for Lahore Qalandars, contributing significantly to their recent success. In PSL matches, he has picked up 88 wickets in 63 matches at an average of 21.72 and an economy rate of 7.59. These numbers further emphasize his consistent wicket-taking threat and his ability to perform at his best in crunch situations.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 15 | 101 | 22 | 11.22 | 126.25 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| England | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5* | 7 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| India | 2 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 16 | -0.03 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ireland | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14* | 0 | -0.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Namibia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 21 | 21 | 56 | 22 | 11.2 | -0.01 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7* | 0 | -0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| West Indies | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 88 | 4/22 | 20.42 | 15.86 | 2 | 0 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 1/22 | 22 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 6 | 11 | 3/21 | 16.64 | 12.55 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 8 | 4/15 | 10.25 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| England | 8 | 8 | 3/10 | 25.5 | 17.63 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 2 | 3 | 3/31 | 21.67 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Ireland | 3 | 7 | 3/14 | 12.71 | 10.29 | 0 | 0 |
| Namibia | 1 | 0 | 0/36 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 1/19 | 19 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 21 | 33 | 4/0 | 18.55 | 13.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 1/24 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 10 | 10 | 3/14 | 28 | 22.2 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 5 | 5 | 3/20 | 30.4 | 21.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 1 | 0 | 0/29 | 0 | 0 |
Shaheen-Shah-Afridi T20 World Cup Stats
Afridi's contributions were crucial in Pakistan's run to the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates and Oman. He played a pivotal role in all six matches he participated in, taking 7 wickets and conceding just 42 runs at an exceptional economy rate of 7.04.
His ability to swing the new ball and bowl yorkers at the death proved highly effective, putting immense pressure on the opposition batsmen. Afridi's contribution was recognized by the ICC as he was named to the prestigious Men's T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament, a testament to his exceptional bowling displays. Overall, Shaheen Afridi has taken 19 wickets in 15 matches in his T20 World Cup career.