Nationality: Finland
Position: Allrounder
Date of Birth: 2000-01-01 Age: 25

Rizwan Ali's journey from the quiet confines of Finland to the bustling arenas of cricket is a story of sheer tenacity and passion. Born on the 1st of January, 2000, in Finland, Rizwan's interest in cricket bloomed under the often-grey Scandinavian skies, a rarity in a region more known for its love of ice sports. His early cricketing days were spent in local clubs, where he honed his skills in the allrounder role, learning to adapt his batting technique to suit different scenarios and developing an array of bowling skills that could take on any batsman.
Rizwan burst onto the professional scene with a debut that instantly marked him as a player to watch. Beginning his professional career in the European circuits, he soon made waves with his ability to read the game adeptly from both bowling and batting perspectives. His adaptable batting style quickly became a hallmark, allowing him to stabilize innings as needed or accelerate the scoring when the situation demanded. In bowling, Rizwan was versatile, equally adept with pace and spin, which often left batsmen guessing his next move.
Achieving several personal and team accolades along the way, Rizwan's name became synonymous with exceptional performances in crucial matches. One of his standout moments was during a particularly tense championship where he not only top-scored in a critical chase but also managed to take a five-wicket haul against a formidable opponent, leading his team to a memorable victory. This match, among others, cemented his place as a mainstay in the team and set up thrilling rivalries, notably with teams from the UK, where his dual ability to pin down batsmen with beguiling deliveries and dismantle bowling attacks with his bat drew special attention.
Rizwan's career has been dotted with significant contributions, not just in terms of victories but also in his approach to the game, inspiring many young cricketers in his homeland and elsewhere. Off the field, his dedication to promoting cricket in non-traditional regions has been remarkable, emphasizing his impact not merely through statistics but as a true ambassador of the game. His journey from Finland, often an unexpected backdrop for cricket, highlights the sport's expansive reach and Rizwan’s role in enhancing its appeal.
Batting Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 8 | 3.33 | 43 | 46.51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats
Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T20 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 94 | 12 | 47.00 | 7.83 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 77 | 5 | 77.00 | 15.40 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2024-07-10