Azhar Mahmood
104 matches · 4 Mar 2003 to 29 Jul 2016
- Born
- 28 Feb 1975, Rawalpindi
- Age
- 51 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium-fast
Azhar Mahmood Sagar (Punjabi: اظہر محمود ساگر; born 28 February 1975) is a Pakistani cricket coach and former cricketer. He was the bowling coach of the Pakistan national cricket team from 2016 to 2019. He was a part of the Pakistan squad which finished as runners-up at the 1999 Cricket World Cup.
Previously, he played Tests and ODIs for the Pakistan national team and county cricket in England. Azhar is a dual British citizen.
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Azhar Mahmood: career summary
Azhar Mahmood is an all-rounder from Pakistan, born on 28 Feb 1975 in Rawalpindi. Azhar Mahmood has played 104 matches on CricInto's records, from 4 Mar 2003 to 29 Jul 2016, for Surrey, Islamabad United, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lions, Barbados Tridents, Kings XI Punjab, Cape Cobras, Barisal Burners, Sydney Thunder, Dhaka Gladiators and Pakistan.
In the NatWest T20 Blast (29 matches, 2014–2016): 334 runs in 21 innings at an average of 23.86 and a strike rate of 132.54 (highest score 42); 32 wickets at an average of 25.44 and an economy rate of 7.80 (best 4/38).
In the Indian Premier League (23 matches, 2012–2015): 388 runs in 21 innings at an average of 20.42 and a strike rate of 128.05, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties (highest score 80); 29 wickets at an average of 24.14 and an economy rate of 7.82 (best 3/20).
In the Bangladesh Premier League (17 matches, 2012–2013): 400 runs in 17 innings at an average of 30.77 and a strike rate of 131.58, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 77*); 23 wickets at an average of 18.00 and an economy rate of 7.14 (best 3/7).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 12 | 9 | 3 | 126 | 30 | 21.00 | 156 | 80.77 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 29 | 21 | 7 | 334 | 42 | 23.86 | 252 | 132.54 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 12 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 23 | 21 | 2 | 388 | 80 | 20.42 | 303 | 128.05 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 13 | 2 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 17 | 17 | 4 | 400 | 77* | 30.77 | 304 | 131.58 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 16 | 2 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 11 | 10 | 2 | 143 | 27* | 17.88 | 127 | 112.60 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 7 | 7 | 0 | 229 | 57 | 32.71 | 226 | 101.33 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 5 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1.00 | 10 | 20.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 12* | - | 12 | 116.67 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14.00 | 7 | 200.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 12 | 10 | 64.4 | 310 | 5 | 1/23 | 62.00 | 4.79 | 77.60 | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 29 | 28 | 104.2 | 814 | 32 | 4/38 | 25.44 | 7.80 | 19.56 | 1 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 23 | 23 | 89.3 | 700 | 29 | 3/20 | 24.14 | 7.82 | 18.52 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh Premier League | 17 | 17 | 58 | 414 | 23 | 3/7 | 18.00 | 7.14 | 15.13 | 0 | 0 |
| Ram Slam T20 Challenge | 11 | 11 | 41.4 | 312 | 11 | 3/34 | 28.36 | 7.49 | 22.73 | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 7 | 7 | 53 | 275 | 9 | 2/28 | 30.56 | 5.19 | 35.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Big Bash League | 2 | 2 | 6 | 36 | 2 | 2/18 | 18.00 | 6.00 | 18.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan Super League | 2 | 2 | 7 | 57 | 1 | 1/22 | 57.00 | 8.14 | 42.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Caribbean Premier League | 1 | 1 | 3.3 | 37 | 2 | 2/37 | 18.50 | 10.57 | 10.50 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2016 | SUR vs KEN NatWest T20 Blast | DNB | 1/30 (4) |
| 22 Jul 2016 | SUR vs SUS NatWest T20 Blast | DNB | 1/28 (4) |
| 21 Jul 2016 | SUR vs MID NatWest T20 Blast | 3* (3) | 1/43 (4) |
| 26 May 2016 | SUR vs GLA NatWest T20 Blast | 0* (3) | - |
| 20 May 2016 | SUR vs ESS NatWest T20 Blast | 42 (22) | 4/38 (3.4) |
| 17 Feb 2016 | IU vs LQ Pakistan Super League | 12* (9) | 0/35 (3) |
| 14 Feb 2016 | IU vs KK Pakistan Super League | 2* (3) | 1/22 (4) |
| 19 Sept 2015 | SUR vs GLO Royal London One-Day Cup | 5 (12) | 2/28 (10) |
| 23 Jul 2015 | SUR vs MID NatWest T20 Blast | 2 (6) | 2/40 (4) |
| 17 Jul 2015 | SUR vs SOM NatWest T20 Blast | DNB | 1/31 (4) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Azhar Mahmood scored in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Azhar Mahmood has scored 334 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast, at an average of 23.86.
How many wickets has Azhar Mahmood taken in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Azhar Mahmood has taken 32 wickets in the NatWest T20 Blast, with best figures of 4/38.
How many runs has Azhar Mahmood scored in the Indian Premier League?
Azhar Mahmood has scored 388 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 20.42.
How many wickets has Azhar Mahmood taken in the Indian Premier League?
Azhar Mahmood has taken 29 wickets in the Indian Premier League, with best figures of 3/20.
How many runs has Azhar Mahmood scored in the Bangladesh Premier League?
Azhar Mahmood has scored 400 runs in the Bangladesh Premier League, at an average of 30.77.
How many wickets has Azhar Mahmood taken in the Bangladesh Premier League?
Azhar Mahmood has taken 23 wickets in the Bangladesh Premier League, with best figures of 3/7.
What is Azhar Mahmood's highest score?
Azhar Mahmood's highest score is 80, in the Indian Premier League.
How old is Azhar Mahmood?
Azhar Mahmood was born on 28 Feb 1975 in Rawalpindi, and is 51 years old.
Which teams has Azhar Mahmood played for?
Surrey (2014–2016), Islamabad United (2016), Kolkata Knight Riders (2015), Lions (2014), Barbados Tridents (2013), Kings XI Punjab (2012–2013), Cape Cobras (2013), Barisal Burners (2013), Sydney Thunder (2012), Dhaka Gladiators (2012) and Pakistan (2003–2007).