Fakhar Zaman
Fakhar in October 2017
Personal information
Born (1990-04-10) 10 April 1990
Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1]
BattingLeft-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
RoleOpening batter
International information
National side
Test debut (cap 234)16 October 2018 v Australia
Last Test3 January 2019 v South Africa
ODI debut (cap 212)7 June 2017 v South Africa
Last ODI11 November 2023 v England
ODI shirt no.39
T20I debut (cap 74)30 March 2017 v West Indies
Last T20I20 April 2023 v New Zealand
T20I shirt no.39
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2012–2015Karachi
2016Peshawar
2017–presentLahore Qalandars (squad no. 39)
2017Balochistan
2017Comilla Victorians
2019Glamorgan (squad no. 39)
2019/20–2023Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (squad no. 39)
2021/20Brisbane Heat (squad no. 39)
Career statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC
Matches 3 82 76 53
Runs scored 192 3,492 1,433 3,111
Batting average 32.00 46.56 21.75 37.48
100s/50s 0/2 11/16 0/8 11/20
Top score 94 210* 91 205
Balls bowled – 135 8 499
Wickets – 1 0 10
Bowling average – 111.00 – 22.60
5 wickets in innings – 0 – 0
10 wickets in match – 0 – 0
Best bowling – 1/19 – 3/3
Catches/stumpings 3/– 42/- 40/– 6/–
Medal record
Men's Cricket
Representing  Pakistan
Champions Trophy
Winner2017 England & Wales
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
Runner-up2022 Australia
Asia Cup
Runner-up2022 UAE
Source: Cricinfo, 31 October 2023

Fakhar Zaman[lower-alpha 1] (pronounced [fəxər zəmaːɳ]; born 10 April 1990) is a Pakistani international cricketer who plays for the Pakistan national cricket team.[2] He also plays for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League.[3] Zaman rose to fame after a success with his century in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, where in the final, he was the man of the match with his innings of 114 runs off 106 balls against India. On 20 July 2018, he became the first batsman for Pakistan to score a double century in a One Day International (ODI) match.[4] After two days, he became the fastest batsman to score 1,000 runs in ODIs.[5] In August 2018, he was one of thirty-three players to be awarded a central contract for the 2018–19 season by the Pakistan Cricket Board.[6][7]

On 4 April 2021, while chasing against South Africa in the second ODI, Zaman scored 193 before being run out by Quinton de Kock. His 193 became the highest individual score while chasing in an ODI surpassing the 185 scored by Shane Watson against Bangladesh.[8] Zaman also knocked out Imran Nazir's record by hitting 11 sixes against New Zealand on 4 November 2023, making Pakistan victorious.[9]

Early life

Zaman was born on 10 April 1990 in Katlang in the Mardan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into a Pashtun family. He moved to Karachi at the age of 16 following matriculation. In 2007, Zaman joined the Pakistan Navy as a sailor after receiving his schooling and training at sea from the Pakistan Navy School, Bahadur.[10][11][12] His choice of career was persuaded by his father, who was dissuaded by Fakhar's childhood addiction to cricket and wanted his son to focus on his academics.[13] The name Fakhar literally translates to "pride".[13] Amongst his teammates, he is known by the nickname fauji (soldier).[12][14][15]

In 2012, he represented the navy in the International Defence Cricket Challenge Cup in Australia and was named best player of the tournament. Later in 2020, the navy awarded him the honorary rank of Lieutenant , in recognition of his contribution to cricket.[16][17]

Domestic and franchise career

In Karachi, he continued playing cricket occasionally in inter-departmental matches, including representations for the Pakistan Navy cricket team. He was first identified by his navy coach, Azam Khan, who encouraged him to pursue professional cricket. In 2013, he left his naval career after a "tough decision" in pursuit of this dream and began appearing for regional outfits like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Abbottabad Falcons, Balochistan and several Karachi teams. He became the second-highest run scorer in the 2016 Pakistan Cup and also impressed selectors in the 2016–17 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. He was soon noticed by Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur during a training camp in Lahore, following which he earned a call-up for the national side.[14]

In August 2017, he was named in Durban Qalandars' squad for the first season of the T20 Global League.[18] However, in October 2017, Cricket South Africa initially postponed the tournament until November 2018, with it being cancelled soon after.[19]

In July 2019, he was selected to play for the Rotterdam Rhinos in the inaugural edition of the Euro T20 Slam cricket tournament.[20][21] However, the following month the tournament was cancelled.[22]

In January 2021, he was named in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's squad for the 2020–21 Pakistan Cup.[23][24]

In December 2022, he was signed by the Khulna Tigers for the 2022–23 Bangladesh Premier League.[25]

Pakistan Super League

Fakhar Zaman's record in PSL matches
MatchesRunsHS100s50sAvg.SR.
76[26]2368110*21831.57142.30

Zaman was picked by the Lahore Qalandars side for the 2017 Pakistan Super League, where he was closely mentored by New Zealand player Brendon McCullum.[27] In his first three seasons, he experienced consistent setbacks as Lahore ended at the bottom of the league table each time, failing to qualify for the knockouts. Individually, he delivered decent performances, totalling 739 runs, including a match winning performance of 94 runs in 2018.[28] He saw more success in the 2020 season of the PSL, ending the tournament as the second highest run scorer.[29] His performance played a crucial role in Qalandar's journey to the finals, although they ultimately lost to Karachi Kings.[30] Zaman was released by Qalandars before the 2022 PSL, although he was picked up again in the drafts.[31][32] He led Qalandars to their first PSL title in 2022. He concluded the season as the highest run scorer, surpassing Babar Azam's record for scoring the most runs and achieving the most 50 plus scores in a single season.[33] In the same season, he also scored his first PSL century against Karachi Kings.[34] In the following season, he scored his second PSL century against Islamabad United on 9 March 2023.[35] He also became the second batsman to reach 2000 runs in PSL.[36] His contributions led Qalandars to winning the second PSL title in a row.

International career

International debut

In March 2017, he was named in Pakistan's limited overs squad for their matches against the West Indies.[37] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Pakistan against the West Indies on 30 March 2017.[38]

In April 2017, he was named in Pakistan's One Day International (ODI) squad for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.[39] He made his ODI debut for Pakistan against South Africa in the Champions Trophy on 7 June 2017, scoring 31 runs.[40][41]

In the final against India, Zaman edged to the wicket-keeper, when he was on 3, but survived as it was a no-ball.[42] After that, Zaman went on to score his maiden ODI century and helped Pakistan post a total of 338. With that, Zaman became the first batsman for Pakistan to score a century in an ICC event final.[43] India batting second collapsed and Pakistan won the match by 180 runs to become the winners of Champions Trophy for the first time. Zaman was adjudged man of the match for his batting performance.[44] Zaman and Azhar Ali's partnership in the match was 128 runs, making it the highest opening partnership in the Champions Trophy history for Pakistan, and the highest opening partnership in an ODI for Pakistan since 2009.[45][46]

2018: England, Zimbabwe and Australia

In April 2018, he was named in Pakistan's Test squad for their tours to Ireland and England in May 2018, but he did not play.[47]

On 8 July 2018, Fakhar scored 91 runs against Australia in the tri-series final in Harare to help Pakistan secure the title. He was named man of the final and man of the series.[48][49] During his innings he also became the first Pakistani batsman to score 500 or more runs in T20Is in a calendar year.[50]

On 20 July 2018, in the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe, he became the first batsman for Pakistan to score a double century in ODIs, finishing 210 not out.[51][52] In the same match, he and Imam-ul-Haq made the then highest opening partnership in ODIs, scoring 304 runs.[53] His innings propelled Pakistan's total to 399, which was their highest score in ODIs.[54]

Two days later, in the fifth match of the series, Zaman became the fastest player to score 1,000 runs in ODIs.[5] He reached the milestone in 18 innings, beating the previous record of 21 innings, held by five other batsmen.[55] Zaman went on to score 85 runs in the match, bringing his total to 515 runs in the series, the most by a Pakistan batsman in a bilateral ODI series.[56] Zaman and Imam had scored 705 runs together across the series, the most by a pair in a bilateral ODI series.[56] Zaman also recorded the most runs scored by a batsman between two dismissals in ODIs, with 455.[57]

In September 2018, he was named in Pakistan's Test squad for their series against Australia.[58] He made his Test debut for Pakistan against Australia on 16 October 2018.[59] He made 94 and 66 on Test debut.[60]

2019: Cricket World Cup year

In April 2019, he was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup.[61][62] Ahead of the Cricket World Cup, in the ODI series against England, Zaman scored 138 runs in the second ODI match. This was the highest individual total for a Pakistan batsman against England in a One Day International.[63] However, three days later, Imam-ul-Haq set a new record with 151 runs, in the third ODI of the series.[64]

2020–2022

In June 2020, he was named in a 29-man squad for Pakistan's tour to England during the COVID-19 pandemic.[65][66] However, on 23 June 2020, Zaman was one of seven players from Pakistan's squad to test positive for COVID-19.[67]

On 4 April 2021, in the second ODI against South Africa, Zaman scored 193 runs.[68] It was the highest individual score while chasing in an ODI match, surpassing 185 scored by Shane Watson against Bangladesh.[69] Pakistan lost the ODI by 17 runs, with Fakhar's 193 being the second-highest score in an ODI defeat, behind Charles Coventry's 194 not out.[70] On 5 May 2021, Zaman was nominated for the ICC's Player of the Month award for April.[71] In September 2021, he was named as one of three travelling reserve players in Pakistan's squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[72]

In the annual ICC Awards in January 2022, Fakhar Zaman was named in the ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year for the year 2021.[73]

In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, Zaman was ruled out of the event after he suffered a knee injury when playing against the Netherlands.[74]

2023 Cricket World Cup

Fakhar Zaman was selected in Pakistan's squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.[75] He failed to perform in the first game and was dropped from the team immediately. He returned to play against Bangladesh on 31 October, scoring match-winning 81 runs off 74 balls.[76] He was awarded Man of the Match for his spectacular performance. On 4th November, 2023, Fakhar Zaman scored 126 runs from 81 balls against New Zealand scoring the 5th fastest century in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and the 10th fastest overall in ODI World Cup history. He was also awarded Player of the Match for his performance, scoring 11 sixes and 8 fours.[77]

See also

References

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