Nationality: Germany
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1987-04-01 Age: 38
Azmat Ali, born on 1st April 1987 in Lahore, Pakistan, is a cricketing allrounder whose journey from the dusty grounds of his neighbourhood to the shining international arenas has been nothing short of inspiring. From a young age, Azmat was enamoured with the game, spending countless afternoons emulating his heroes. It was his versatility and raw talent, playing as both a right-hand batter and a right-arm fast-medium bowler, that caught the attention of local coaches and paved the way for his ascent in the cricketing world.
Azmat's professional debut came in 2008 when he was selected for his national team's tour of England, a pivotal moment that came in the wake of consistent domestic performances where his all-round ability sparkled. His maiden international innings was a testament to his skill, displaying a robust batting style marked by a penchant for aggressively taking on bowlers and an uncanny knack for gauging the opposition's weaknesses.
Over the years, Azmat has crafted a career adorned with noteworthy achievements. His crowning glory perhaps remains the pivotal role he played in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, where he was instrumental in his team’s triumph, delivering match-winning performances both with the bat and ball. Notably, his fiercely contested rivalry with India's leading allrounder of the time became a defining narrative of his career, delighting fans and often swinging the course of close encounters.
Azmat's batting, characterised by his fearless approach, often placed him in the spotlight. Known for his capability to turn the game on its head during crucial overs, he would frequently target opposition spinners, a tactic that brought many famous victories and a fair share of adulation. On the bowling front, his fast-medium pace coupled with deceptive seam movement made him a formidable opponent, particularly lethal under overcast conditions where he consistently outfoxed batsmen.
The chronicles of Azmat Ali’s career are replete with significant moments, but none more telling than his astounding last-over heroics against South Africa in 2016. With his team teetering on the brink of defeat, it was Azmat who engineered a miraculous win, etching his name in cricketing folklore and cementing his status as a game-changer.
While Azmat Ali might not boast the statistics of the legends before him, his indelible contributions to the game, underscored by passion and perseverance, have left an everlasting impression on cricket fans and aspiring players alike.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 24 | 24 | 6 | 626 | 82 | 26.08 | 280 | 223.57 | 0 | 3 | 52 | 48 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 17.00 | 20 | 85.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 58 | 4 | 58.00 | 14.50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | - | 9.00 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-03-20
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