- Full name
- Saleem Elahi
- Born
- 21 Nov 1976, Sahiwal
- Age
- 49 years
- Role
- Batsman,, Occasional wicket-keeper
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off-break
Saleem Elahi (Urdu: سلیم الہی; born 21 November 1976) is a former Pakistani cricketer who played 13 Test matches and 48 One Day Internationals between 1995 and 2004. He made 102 not out on his international debut, against Sri Lanka in September 1995, becoming the first player from Pakistan to score a century on ODI debut.
Considered a limited-overs specialist, Elahi averages 36.17 in ODIs and 52.30 in List A cricket. In 28 of the 48 ODIs that he had played as an opener he averaged 42, the best for a Pakistani opener. He had limited success in first-class cricket averaging just 32.
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Saleem Elahi: career summary
Saleem Elahi is a batsman,, occasional wicket-keeper from Pakistan, born on 21 Nov 1976 in Sahiwal. Saleem Elahi has played 9 matches on CricInto's records, from 26 Dec 2002 to 3 Jan 2004, for Pakistan.
In ODIs (7 matches, 2003–2004): 199 runs in 7 innings at an average of 33.17 and a strike rate of 66.11, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 70). Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In Tests (2 matches, 2002–2003): 67 runs in 4 innings at an average of 16.75 and a strike rate of 29.26 (highest score 39). Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 4 | 0 | 67 | 39 | 16.75 | 229 | 29.26 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| ODI | 7 | 7 | 1 | 199 | 70 | 33.17 | 301 | 66.11 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2004 | PAK vs NZ ODI | 20 (55) | - |
| 5 Dec 2003 | PAK vs NZ ODI | 7* (27) | - |
| 1 Dec 2003 | PAK vs NZ ODI | 70 (69) | - |
| 4 Mar 2003 | PAK vs ZIM ODI | 4 (3) | - |
| 25 Feb 2003 | PAK vs NED ODI | 5 (7) | - |
| 16 Feb 2003 | PAK vs NAM ODI | 63 (100) | - |
| 11 Feb 2003 | PAK vs AUS ODI | 30 (40) | - |
| 2 Jan 2003 | PAK vs SA Test | 10 (41) & 0 (4) | - |
| 26 Dec 2002 | PAK vs SA Test | 39 (99) & 18 (85) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Saleem Elahi scored in ODIs?
Saleem Elahi has scored 199 runs in ODIs, at an average of 33.17. Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Saleem Elahi scored in Tests?
Saleem Elahi has scored 67 runs in Tests, at an average of 16.75. Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
What is Saleem Elahi's highest score?
Saleem Elahi's highest score is 70, in ODIs.
How old is Saleem Elahi?
Saleem Elahi was born on 21 Nov 1976 in Sahiwal, and is 49 years old.
Which teams has Saleem Elahi played for?
Pakistan (2002–2004).