Zain Ali

Zain Ali
Nationality: Italy
Position: Allrounder
Date of Birth: 2001-12-17 Age: 23
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Career Stats
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Born on 17th December 2001 in Italy, Zain Ali's cricketing odyssey began in the picturesque yet unexpected landscapes of Italian towns, where football reigned supreme. It was the soft thwack of leather against willow, echoing through quieter corners of the community park, that captured young Zain's heart, channeling his energies away from the traditional football and into a pastime few in the vicinity truly understood. Passionate and determined, he pursued his love for cricket with fervour, journeying each weekend to play with expat communities and through online tutorials, meticulously honing his budding skills.

Zain's diligent work paid off when he made his professional debut in the European Cricket Series, quickly marking his territory as an exceptional allrounder. With an adaptable batting approach, Zain could morph from steady accumulator to explosive hitter, contingent on the demands of the innings. Renowned for his dexterity with the ball too, he developed a versatile bowling technique, mastering the subtleties of swing and spin that befuddled even seasoned batsmen.

In a relatively short span, Zain carved a niche for himself with notable achievements, one of which was his contribution to Italy’s stunning victory at the European Cricket Championship in 2022. His all-round performance, especially a match-winning 75 not out combined with a critical three-wicket haul in the final, sealed his reputation as the anchor of his team. Another significant highlight was his memorable duel against Spain in the subsequent series wherein his tenacity and sharp gameplay swung tight matches back in Italy’s favour, adding a riveting chapter to his budding rivalry with Spanish skipper, Diego Santos.

One cannot describe Zain Ali’s career without mentioning his remarkable innings against Germany, where he singlehandedly changed the game’s course with a cavalier 90 in just 45 balls—a memorable performance that left the audience and experts in awe. His ability to pivot and adapt, both as a batsman and a bowler, has made him an indispensable asset to his team. His meteoric rise exemplifies not just personal talent but also how unconventional pathways, like his Italian roots in cricket, can yield unparalleled international success, resonating as a beacon for young cricketers in non-traditional cricketing nations.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
T10 52 46 8 1076 94 23.39 487 220.94 0 6 123 44

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
T10 52 34 37 642 56.9 17.35 11.28 55 8 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-03-21
Play Offs, ChampionshipWeek - Final, European Cricket League - March 21, 2025
Farmers
146/8 (10)
Roma Cricket Club
104/9 (10)
Farmers won by 42 runs
Player of the Match
Tommy Sturgess
Play Offs, ChampionshipWeek - Qualifier 2, European Cricket League - March 21, 2025
Skanderborg CC
157/5 (10)
Roma Cricket Club
161/3 (8)
Roma Cricket Club won by 7 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Milinda Siriwardana
Play Offs, ChampionshipWeek - Eliminator, European Cricket League - March 21, 2025
Roma Cricket Club
115/2 (9.4)
Zurich Nomads CC
114/4 (10)
Roma Cricket Club won by 7 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
Championship Week, 20th Match, European Cricket League - March 20, 2025
Skanderborg CC
83/3 (5)
Roma Cricket Club
64/8 (5)
Skanderborg CC won by 19 runs
Player of the Match
Sam Willemse
Championship Week, 18th Match, European Cricket League - March 20, 2025
Darmstadt CC e.V
87/0 (4.1)
Roma Cricket Club
86/3 (5)
Darmstadt CC e.V won by 10 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Abdul Shakoor Rahimzei
Championship Week, 13th Match, European Cricket League - March 20, 2025
Roma Cricket Club
64/2 (3)
Zurich Nomads CC
59/3 (5)
Roma Cricket Club won by 8 wickets (with 12 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Crishan Kalugamage
Championship Week, 11th Match, European Cricket League - March 19, 2025
Roma Cricket Club
79/1 (4.3)
Voorburg Cricket Club
78/3 (5)
Roma Cricket Club won by 9 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Milinda Siriwardana
Championship Week, 9th Match, European Cricket League - March 19, 2025
Roma Cricket Club
86/2 (5)
Hornchurch CC
41/8 (5)
Roma Cricket Club won by 45 runs
Player of the Match
Khalid Ahmadi
Championship Week, 7th Match, European Cricket League - March 19, 2025
Roma Cricket Club
87/3 (5)
Farmers
92/3 (5)
Farmers won by 5 runs
Player of the Match
Zak Tribe
Play Offs, Group G - Final, European Cricket League - March 16, 2025
Roma Cricket Club
144/5 (8.4)
Beveren CC
139/5 (10)
Roma Cricket Club won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Zain Ali

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