Misbah-ul-Haq
311 matches · 8 Apr 2003 to 13 Mar 2019
- Full name
- Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi
- Born
- 28 May 1974, Mianwali
- Age
- 52 years
- Role
- Batsman
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm leg break
Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi PP SI (Urdu: مصباح الحق خان نیازی; born 28 May 1974) is a former Pakistani international cricketer and former cricket coach. Misbah captained Pakistan national cricket team in all formats and is former head coach and former chief selector of the national team. As captain, he led Pakistan to being the champions of the 2012 Asia Cup. Misbah was a member of the team that won the 2009 ICC World Twenty20, two years after the defeat from the final in the previous tournament.
A late bloomer, Misbah was a middle-order batsman best known for his composure with the bat whilst also having the ability to be an aggressive big shot player when required. Misbah scored the fastest fifty in Test cricket and set a new record for the fastest Test hundred and holds the record for most career ODI runs without a century.
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Misbah-ul-Haq: career summary
Misbah-ul-Haq is a batsman from Pakistan, born on 28 May 1974 in Mianwali. Misbah-ul-Haq has played 311 matches on CricInto's records, from 8 Apr 2003 to 13 Mar 2019, for Peshawar Zalmi, Islamabad United, Chittagong Vikings, Pakistan, Rangpur Riders, Barbados Tridents, St Lucia Zouks and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
In ODIs (149 matches, 2003–2015): 4,752 runs in 137 innings at an average of 42.81 and a strike rate of 74.12, with 0 hundreds and 39 fifties (highest score 96*). Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
In Tests (70 matches, 2007–2017): 5,102 runs in 123 innings at an average of 49.53 and a strike rate of 44.95, with 10 hundreds and 39 fifties (highest score 161*).
In T20Is (37 matches, 2007–2012): 771 runs in 33 innings at an average of 38.55 and a strike rate of 110.46, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 87*).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 70 | 123 | 20 | 5102 | 161* | 49.53 | 11350 | 44.95 | 10 | 39 | 494 | 81 | 9 |
| ODI | 149 | 137 | 26 | 4752 | 96* | 42.81 | 6411 | 74.12 | 0 | 39 | 319 | 76 | 4 |
| T20I | 37 | 33 | 13 | 771 | 87* | 38.55 | 698 | 110.46 | 0 | 3 | 45 | 26 | 2 |
| Pakistan Super League | 29 | 22 | 6 | 507 | 61* | 31.69 | 453 | 111.92 | 0 | 2 | 42 | 18 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 10 | 10 | 1 | 127 | 49* | 14.11 | 135 | 94.07 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 8 | 7 | 2 | 130 | 31* | 26.00 | 157 | 82.80 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 8 | 8 | 1 | 117 | 47* | 16.71 | 81 | 144.44 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 149 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 0 | 0/30 | - | 7.50 | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2019 | PZ vs QG Pakistan Super League | 18 (17) | - |
| 5 Mar 2019 | PZ vs LQ Pakistan Super League | 59* (55) | - |
| 15 Feb 2019 | PZ vs QG Pakistan Super League | 49* (32) | - |
| 16 Mar 2018 | IU vs KK Pakistan Super League | 19 (23) | - |
| 15 Mar 2018 | IU vs QG Pakistan Super League | DNB | - |
| 13 Mar 2018 | IU vs MS Pakistan Super League | DNB | - |
| 9 Mar 2018 | IU vs PZ Pakistan Super League | DNB | - |
| 8 Mar 2018 | IU vs LQ Pakistan Super League | 12* (18) | - |
| 4 Mar 2018 | IU vs KK Pakistan Super League | DNB | - |
| 2 Mar 2018 | IU vs LQ Pakistan Super League | 4 (10) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Misbah-ul-Haq scored in ODIs?
Misbah-ul-Haq has scored 4,752 runs in ODIs, at an average of 42.81. Only matches from 2002 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many runs has Misbah-ul-Haq scored in Tests?
Misbah-ul-Haq has scored 5,102 runs in Tests, at an average of 49.53.
How many runs has Misbah-ul-Haq scored in T20Is?
Misbah-ul-Haq has scored 771 runs in T20Is, at an average of 38.55.
How many hundreds has Misbah-ul-Haq scored?
Misbah-ul-Haq has scored 10 hundreds in Tests.
What is Misbah-ul-Haq's highest score?
Misbah-ul-Haq's highest score is 161*, in Tests (not out).
How old is Misbah-ul-Haq?
Misbah-ul-Haq was born on 28 May 1974 in Mianwali, and is 52 years old.
Which teams has Misbah-ul-Haq played for?
Peshawar Zalmi (2019), Islamabad United (2016–2018), Chittagong Vikings (2017), Pakistan (2003–2017), Rangpur Riders (2015), Barbados Tridents (2015), St Lucia Zouks (2013) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (2008).