Shaheen Shah Afridi
352 matches · 23 Feb 2018 to 25 Oct 2026
- Born
- 6 Apr 2000, Landi Kotal
- Age
- 26 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm fast
Shaheen Shah Afridi (born 6 April 2000) is a Pakistani international cricketer who represents the Pakistan national team. He is the captain of the national ODI team and previously served as captained of T20I team. A left-arm fast bowler, he made his international debut in 2018 and was named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year in 2021, becoming the first Pakistani cricketer to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy. He led the Lahore Qalandars to Pakistan Super League titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025, becoming the first captain to win three PSL championships.
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Shaheen Shah Afridi: career summary
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a bowler, born on 6 Apr 2000 in Landi Kotal. Shaheen Shah Afridi has played 352 matches on CricInto's records, from 23 Feb 2018 to 25 Oct 2026, for Pakistan, Kandy Royals, Lahore Qalandars, Brisbane Heat, Fortune Barishal, Desert Vipers, Welsh Fire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex and Hampshire.
In T20Is (99 matches, 2018–2026): 343 runs in 40 innings at an average of 14.91 and a strike rate of 127.51 (highest score 33*); 132 wickets at an average of 21.42 and an economy rate of 7.93 (best 4/22).
In the Pakistan Super League (94 matches, 2018–2026): 410 runs in 50 innings at an average of 11.08 and a strike rate of 130.57, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 55); 138 wickets at an average of 20.07 and an economy rate of 7.96 (best 5/4).
In ODIs (74 matches, 2018–2026): 348 runs in 43 innings at an average of 14.50 and a strike rate of 87.66 (highest score 37); 140 wickets at an average of 24.81 and an economy rate of 5.65 (best 6/35).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 34 | 47 | 10 | 269 | 29* | 7.27 | 628 | 42.83 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 13 |
| ODI | 74 | 43 | 19 | 348 | 37 | 14.50 | 397 | 87.66 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 13 | 6 |
| T20I | 99 | 40 | 17 | 343 | 33* | 14.91 | 269 | 127.51 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 6 |
| Pakistan Super League | 94 | 50 | 13 | 410 | 55 | 11.08 | 314 | 130.57 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 34 | 9 |
| Vitality Blast | 21 | 12 | 4 | 85 | 29 | 10.63 | 65 | 130.77 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| Lanka Premier League | 7 | 4 | 0 | 51 | 24 | 12.75 | 41 | 124.39 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3* | - | 7 | 71.43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 46 | 17* | 46.00 | 30 | 153.33 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 5 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 27 | 17.50 | 23 | 152.17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2.00 | 8 | 50.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| County Championship | 3 | 3 | 0 | 76 | 29 | 25.33 | 90 | 84.44 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 34 | 58 | 1114 | 3545 | 126 | 6/51 | 28.13 | 3.18 | 53.05 | 13 | 4 |
| ODI | 74 | 73 | 615 | 3474 | 140 | 6/35 | 24.81 | 5.65 | 26.36 | 8 | 3 |
| T20I | 99 | 99 | 356.3 | 2827 | 132 | 4/22 | 21.42 | 7.93 | 16.20 | 3 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 94 | 93 | 347.4 | 2769 | 138 | 5/4 | 20.07 | 7.96 | 15.12 | 4 | 2 |
| Vitality Blast | 21 | 21 | 80.3 | 668 | 29 | 6/19 | 23.03 | 8.30 | 16.66 | 1 | 1 |
| Lanka Premier League | 7 | 7 | 26 | 263 | 9 | 3/27 | 29.22 | 10.12 | 17.33 | 0 | 0 |
| The Hundred Men's Competition | 6 | 6 | 16.4 | 126 | 6 | 2/22 | 21.00 | 7.56 | 16.67 | 0 | 0 |
| International League T20 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 173 | 6 | 3/22 | 28.83 | 8.65 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 5 | 5 | 19 | 154 | 4 | 2/20 | 38.50 | 8.11 | 28.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 4 | 4 | 13.4 | 153 | 2 | 1/35 | 76.50 | 11.20 | 41.00 | 0 | 0 |
| County Championship | 3 | 6 | 101.5 | 356 | 14 | 3/35 | 25.43 | 3.50 | 43.64 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2026 | PAK vs ENG ODI | 4 (5) | 4/46 (8.4) |
| 20 Oct 2026 | PAK vs ENG ODI | 10* (5) | 0/36 (7) |
| 18 Oct 2026 | PAK vs SL ODI | 13* (12) | 3/55 (10) |
| 5 Aug 2026 | KR vs CK Lanka Premier League | 0 (1) | 2/39 (4) |
| 30 Jul 2026 | KR vs JK Lanka Premier League | 24 (14) | 0/43 (3) |
| 29 Jul 2026 | KR vs GG Lanka Premier League | DNB | 0/47 (4) |
| 26 Jul 2026 | KR vs JK Lanka Premier League | 22 (19) | 3/27 (4) |
| 23 Jul 2026 | KR vs CK Lanka Premier League | 5 (7) | 2/34 (4) |
| 21 Jul 2026 | KR vs DS Lanka Premier League | DNB | 1/32 (4) |
| 18 Jul 2026 | KR vs DS Lanka Premier League | DNB | 1/41 (3) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Shaheen Shah Afridi scored in T20Is?
Shaheen Shah Afridi has scored 343 runs in T20Is, at an average of 14.91.
How many wickets has Shaheen Shah Afridi taken in T20Is?
Shaheen Shah Afridi has taken 132 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/22.
How many runs has Shaheen Shah Afridi scored in the Pakistan Super League?
Shaheen Shah Afridi has scored 410 runs in the Pakistan Super League, at an average of 11.08.
How many wickets has Shaheen Shah Afridi taken in the Pakistan Super League?
Shaheen Shah Afridi has taken 138 wickets in the Pakistan Super League, with best figures of 5/4.
How many runs has Shaheen Shah Afridi scored in ODIs?
Shaheen Shah Afridi has scored 348 runs in ODIs, at an average of 14.50.
How many wickets has Shaheen Shah Afridi taken in ODIs?
Shaheen Shah Afridi has taken 140 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 6/35.
What is Shaheen Shah Afridi's highest score?
Shaheen Shah Afridi's highest score is 55, in the Pakistan Super League.
How old is Shaheen Shah Afridi?
Shaheen Shah Afridi was born on 6 Apr 2000 in Landi Kotal, and is 26 years old.
Which teams has Shaheen Shah Afridi played for?
Pakistan (2018–2026), Kandy Royals (2026), Lahore Qalandars (2018–2026), Brisbane Heat (2025), Fortune Barishal (2024–2025), Desert Vipers (2024), Welsh Fire (2023), Nottinghamshire (2023), Middlesex (2022) and Hampshire (2020).