Iftikhar Ahmed
223 matches · 13 Nov 2015 to 5 Aug 2026
- Born
- 3 Sept 1990, Peshawar
- Age
- 36 years
- Role
- Middle-order batter
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm off break
Iftikhar Ahmed (Urdu & Pashto: افتخار احمد; born 3 September 1990) is a Pakistani international cricketer. Who plays for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League, he has previously played for Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans. He made his international debut for the Pakistan cricket team in November 2015.
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Iftikhar Ahmed: career summary
Iftikhar Ahmed is a middle-order batter from Pakistan, born on 3 Sept 1990 in Peshawar. Iftikhar Ahmed has played 223 matches on CricInto's records, from 13 Nov 2015 to 5 Aug 2026, for Kandy Royals, Peshawar Zalmi, Rangpur Riders, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Multan Sultans, Pakistan, Colombo Strikers, Quetta Gladiators, Fortune Barishal, Galle Gladiators, Islamabad United and Karachi Kings.
In the Pakistan Super League (88 matches, 2016–2026): 1,196 runs in 72 innings at an average of 24.41 and a strike rate of 133.63, with 0 hundreds and 5 fifties (highest score 71*); 25 wickets at an average of 28.92 and an economy rate of 8.20 (best 4/21).
In T20Is (64 matches, 2016–2024): 937 runs in 53 innings at an average of 24.03 and a strike rate of 131.05, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 62*); 8 wickets at an average of 43.63 and an economy rate of 7.10 (best 3/24).
In the Bangladesh Premier League (26 matches, 2023–2026): 718 runs in 25 innings at an average of 44.88 and a strike rate of 131.74, with 1 hundred and 4 fifties (highest score 100*); 6 wickets at an average of 45.17 and an economy rate of 7.86 (best 2/10).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 6 | 1 | 61 | 27 | 12.20 | 143 | 42.66 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| ODI | 25 | 21 | 8 | 527 | 109* | 40.54 | 484 | 108.88 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 16 | 0 |
| T20I | 64 | 53 | 14 | 937 | 62* | 24.03 | 715 | 131.05 | 0 | 4 | 65 | 42 | 2 |
| Pakistan Super League | 88 | 72 | 23 | 1196 | 71* | 24.41 | 895 | 133.63 | 0 | 5 | 90 | 58 | 4 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 26 | 25 | 9 | 718 | 100* | 44.88 | 545 | 131.74 | 1 | 4 | 57 | 32 | 1 |
| Lanka Premier League | 12 | 12 | 0 | 97 | 23 | 8.08 | 124 | 78.23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 4 | 3 | 0 | 63 | 33 | 21.00 | 58 | 108.62 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 4 | 5 | 34.2 | 161 | 1 | 1/1 | 161.00 | 4.69 | 206.00 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 25 | 20 | 123.4 | 691 | 16 | 5/40 | 43.19 | 5.59 | 46.38 | 0 | 1 |
| T20I | 64 | 25 | 49.1 | 349 | 8 | 3/24 | 43.63 | 7.10 | 36.88 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 88 | 46 | 88.1 | 723 | 25 | 4/21 | 28.92 | 8.20 | 21.16 | 1 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 26 | 17 | 34.3 | 271 | 6 | 2/10 | 45.17 | 7.86 | 34.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Lanka Premier League | 12 | 8 | 17 | 122 | 7 | 2/8 | 17.43 | 7.18 | 14.57 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0/11 | - | 11.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | KR vs CK Lanka Premier League | 15 (12) | - |
| 3 May 2026 | PZ vs HK Pakistan Super League | DNB | 0/21 (2) |
| 28 Apr 2026 | PZ vs IU Pakistan Super League | 3* (3) | 0/25 (2) |
| 25 Apr 2026 | PZ vs LQ Pakistan Super League | 27* (14) | 1/33 (4) |
| 22 Apr 2026 | PZ vs KK Pakistan Super League | DNB | 1/37 (4) |
| 19 Apr 2026 | PZ vs QG Pakistan Super League | DNB | 0/24 (3) |
| 15 Apr 2026 | PZ vs QG Pakistan Super League | DNB | 1/20 (4) |
| 13 Apr 2026 | PZ vs MS Pakistan Super League | 10 (5) | 2/32 (4) |
| 11 Apr 2026 | PZ vs LQ Pakistan Super League | 7* (4) | 0/15 (2) |
| 9 Apr 2026 | PZ vs KK Pakistan Super League | DNB | 3/9 (2.1) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Iftikhar Ahmed scored in the Pakistan Super League?
Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 1,196 runs in the Pakistan Super League, at an average of 24.41.
How many wickets has Iftikhar Ahmed taken in the Pakistan Super League?
Iftikhar Ahmed has taken 25 wickets in the Pakistan Super League, with best figures of 4/21.
How many runs has Iftikhar Ahmed scored in T20Is?
Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 937 runs in T20Is, at an average of 24.03.
How many wickets has Iftikhar Ahmed taken in T20Is?
Iftikhar Ahmed has taken 8 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/24.
How many runs has Iftikhar Ahmed scored in the Bangladesh Premier League?
Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 718 runs in the Bangladesh Premier League, at an average of 44.88.
How many wickets has Iftikhar Ahmed taken in the Bangladesh Premier League?
Iftikhar Ahmed has taken 6 wickets in the Bangladesh Premier League, with best figures of 2/10.
How many hundreds has Iftikhar Ahmed scored?
Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 1 hundred in the Bangladesh Premier League and 1 hundred in ODIs.
What is Iftikhar Ahmed's highest score?
Iftikhar Ahmed's highest score is 109*, in ODIs (not out).
How old is Iftikhar Ahmed?
Iftikhar Ahmed was born on 3 Sept 1990 in Peshawar, and is 36 years old.
Which teams has Iftikhar Ahmed played for?
Kandy Royals (2026), Peshawar Zalmi (2017–2026), Rangpur Riders (2024–2026), Guyana Amazon Warriors (2025), Multan Sultans (2024–2025), Pakistan (2015–2024), Colombo Strikers (2023), Quetta Gladiators (2022–2023), Fortune Barishal (2023), Galle Gladiators (2022), Islamabad United (2018–2021) and Karachi Kings (2016–2020).