Nationality: Romania
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 1986-06-12 Age: 38

Patras Masih, born on the twelfth of June, 1986, in the quaint town of Multan, Pakistan, has crafted an extraordinary journey in cricket, from dusty local grounds to international arenas. Renowned as an all-rounder with a craftsman’s touch, Patras has undeniably left a mark on the cricketing world.
From a young age, Patras showed glimpses of his cricketing prowess, often turning school matches into showcases of his towering sixes and precise, surgical seam bowling. It wasn’t long before he was snapped up by the Multan youth cricket academy, a breeding ground for young talent. Under the guidance of prominent mentors, Patras fine-tuned his skills, deciding to wield his bat with his right hand and deliver his menacing deliveries from a right-arm-fast-medium angle.
Patras’s professional debut was just the beginning of an exhilarating narrative. He burst onto the domestic scene in 2005, playing for the Multan Tigers, where his eclectic style was evident. His first-class career was soon decorated with match-winning innings and crucial wickets, earning him a call-up to the national team in 2008. He made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka, a match that later became etched into the annals of cricket due to his magical three-wicket haul that stifled the opposition’s chase.
Among Patras’s revered achievements is his pivotal role in Pakistan's triumph in the 2012 Asia Cup, a tournament where his all-round performance included a fiery half-century against traditional rivals India. His rivalry with India's famed batsman Virat Kohli became the stuff of legend, with key battles often swinging the match outcomes.
Patras’s style on the field is nothing short of mesmerising. His batting is characterised by aggressive flair, capable of dismantling the stoutest of bowling attacks. With the ball, he is a cunning craftsman, his pace and subtle swing keeping batsmen perpetually on their toes.
A significant moment that encapsulates Patras’s impact was during the 2014 ICC World Twenty20, where his last-over heroics against Australia sealed an improbable victory for Pakistan, further cementing his status as an indispensable all-rounder.
Patras Masih is more than just statistics and records; he's a force—a player whose passion for cricket and tenacity have inspired a generation. His legacy continues to beckon young cricketers dreaming of emulating the exploits of Multan’s cherished all-rounder.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13.00 | 18 | 72.22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T10 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 99 | 29 | 14.14 | 59 | 167.80 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20I | 3 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 9 | 24.50 | 5.44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T10 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 181 | 14 | 60.33 | 12.93 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2021-07-16