Pakistan

The Pakistan national cricket team, representing Pakistan in international cricket, was officially established in 1948, following the country's independence in 1947. Since then, the team has developed a rich history full of ups and downs, captivating cricket enthusiasts globally with its unpredictable yet exciting brand of play.

One of Pakistan's crowning achievements came in 1992 when under the spirited leadership of Imran Khan, the team clinched its first-ever ICC Cricket World Cup, overcoming a rocky start in the tournament to triumph over England in the final. More recently, Pakistan claimed the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, beating arch-rivals India in a memorable final. The team has a commendable record in T20 cricket as well, having won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009.

Pakistan cricket has seen a host of legendary players, each contributing uniquely to its legacy. The team has been graced by the likes of Wasim Akram, widely regarded as one of the finest fast bowlers, and Javed Miandad, whose batting became the backbone of the team in the '80s. Shahid Afridi's explosive all-round performances have left an indelible mark, while more recently, Babar Azam's elegance with the bat continues to charm and inspire.

Matches between Pakistan and India are often seen as the ultimate rivalry in cricket, stirring the emotions of both nations. The tension, passion, and fervour surrounding these matches make them unmissable spectacles, irrespective of the outcome.

Playing with a flair that is both exhilarating and nerve-wracking, Pakistan's cricket is marked by a blend of relentless fast-bowling attack and an often mercurial batting line-up. The team's pace battery has traditionally been its strength, with a long line of fast bowlers capable of turning the tide of any game.

Cricket is deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Pakistan, making the sport much more than just a game. The team's adventures and misadventures are intimately followed by an ardently loyal fan base that finds cricket a way of life.

Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore serves as the team’s home ground, hosting many historic matches over the years. The atmosphere there, as with many cricket grounds in Pakistan, is electric, with fans passionately cheering for every boundary, wicket, or catch, creating an unforgettable experience for anyone who witnesses a game live.

Indeed, Pakistan cricket is not just about statistics or trophies; it's about the spirit, the surprises, and the steadfast love from supporters who stand by the team through thick and thin.

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 3rd ODI, One Day International - April 4, 2025

New Zealand

264/8 (42)

Pakistan

221/10 (40)

New Zealand won by 43 runs

Player of the Match

Michael Bracewell

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2nd ODI, One Day International - April 1, 2025

New Zealand

292/8 (50)

Pakistan

208/10 (41.2)

New Zealand won by 84 runs

Player of the Match

Mitchell Hay

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 1st ODI, One Day International - March 28, 2025

New Zealand

344/9 (50)

Pakistan

271/10 (44.1)

New Zealand won by 73 runs

Player of the Match

Mark Chapman

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 5th T20I, Twenty20 International - March 26, 2025

New Zealand

131/2 (10)

Pakistan

128/9 (20)

New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 60 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

James Neesham

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 4th T20I, Twenty20 International - March 23, 2025

New Zealand

220/6 (20)

Pakistan

105/10 (16.2)

New Zealand won by 115 runs

Player of the Match

Finn Allen

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Twenty20 International - March 21, 2025

New Zealand

204/10 (19.5)

Pakistan

207/1 (16)

Pakistan won by 9 wickets (with 24 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Hasan Nawaz

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Twenty20 International - March 18, 2025

New Zealand

137/5 (13.1)

Pakistan

135/9 (15)

New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Tim Seifert

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 1st T20I, Twenty20 International - March 16, 2025

New Zealand

92/1 (10.1)

Pakistan

91/10 (18.4)

New Zealand won by 9 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Kyle Jamieson

Group A, 9th Match, ICC Champions Trophy - February 27, 2025

Pakistan

Bangladesh

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Group A, 5th Match, ICC Champions Trophy - February 23, 2025

Pakistan

241/10 (49.4)

India

244/4 (42.3)

India won by 6 wickets (with 45 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Virat Kohli

Fakhar Zaman
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 35

Babar Azam
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 30

Kamran Ghulam
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 29

Mohammad Rizwan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 33

Agha Salman
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Tayyab Tahir
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 31

Khushdil Shah
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 30

Shaheen Afridi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Naseem Shah
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 22

Haris Rauf
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 31

Abrar Ahmed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 26

Saud Shakeel
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 29

Mohammad Hasnain
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Faheem Ashraf
Position: Bowling Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Imam ul Haq
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Mohammad Hafeez
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 44

Shoaib Malik
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 43

Sarfraz Ahmed
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 37

Shadab Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 26

Hasan Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 30

Junaid Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 35

Imad Wasim
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Asif Ali
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 33

Haris Sohail
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 36

Usman Shinwari
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Hussain Talat
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 29

Mohammad Amir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 33

Yasir Shah
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak Googly
Age: 38

Mohammad Nawaz
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 31

Abid Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 37

Shan Masood
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Umar Akmal
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 34

Mohammad Abbas
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Saad Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Iftikhar Ahmed
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 34

Wahab Riaz
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 39

Ahmed Shehzad
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 33

Rumman Raees
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Kamran Akmal
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 43

Azhar Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 40

Sharjeel Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 35

Asad Shafiq
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Ihsan Ullah
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 22

Abdullah Shafique
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 25

Usama Mir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 29

Mohammad Wasim Jr
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Mohammad Haris
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Saim Ayub
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Irfan Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Haseebullah Khan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 21

Aamer Jamal
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 28

Faisal Akram
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 21

Sufiyan Muqeem
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 25

Sahibzada Farhan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Waqas Maqsood
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Mohammad Irfan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 42

Mohammad Musa Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Haider Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 24

Ahsan Ali
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 31

Usman Qadir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 31

Muhammad Musa
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Sohaib Maqsood
Position: Middle Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 38

Azam Khan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Zahid Mahmood
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 37

Danish Aziz
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 29

Arshad Iqbal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Shahnawaz Dhani
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 26

Zaman Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 23

Usman Khan
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 29

Abbas Afridi
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

Jahandad Khan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 21

Omair Yousuf
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 26

Qasim Akram
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 22

Arafat Minhas
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 20

Bilal Asif
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Mir Hamza
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Imran Butt
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 29

Fawad Alam
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 39

Noman Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 38

Sajid Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 31

Tabish Khan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Khurram Manzoor
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 38

Shahid Afridi
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 45

Mohammad Sami
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 44

Anwar Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Misbah ul Haq
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 50

Bilawal Bhatti
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 33

Umar Gul
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Saeed Ajmal
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 47

Mohammad Talha
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Abdur Rehman
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 45

Nasir Jamshed
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 35

Younis Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 47

Aizaz Cheema
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

Hammad Azam
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 34

Salman Butt
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 40

Shahzaib Hasan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 35

Umar Amin
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Abdul Razzaq
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 45

Shoaib Akhtar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 49

Mohammad Asif
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 42

Imran Farhat
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 42

Hassan Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast
Age: 23

Imran Nazir
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 43

Yasir Arafat
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 43

Sohail Tanvir
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 40

Khalid Latif
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 39

Raza Hasan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 32

Zulfiqar Babar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 46

Sohail Khan
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Rahat Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 36

Ehsan Adil
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Mohammad Yousuf
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Offbreak
Age: 50

Inzamam ul Haq
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age: 55

Danish Kaneria
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Age: 44

Iftikhar Anjum
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 44

Naved Ul Hasan
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 47

Azhar Mahmood
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 50

Hasan Nawaz
Position: Top Order Batter
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Abdul Samad
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style:
Age: 27

Mohammad Ali
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Akif Javed
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 24

National Stadium
City: Karachi
Country: Pakistan
Capacity: 34228

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
City: Rawalpindi
Country: Pakistan
Capacity: 15000

Gaddafi Stadium
City: Lahore
Country: Pakistan
Capacity: 26000

Multan Cricket Stadium
City: Multan
Country: Pakistan