📜 Team Overview
The Pakistan National Cricket Team in 2025 remains one of the most unpredictable and thrilling forces in world cricket. Known for their raw pace, magical swing bowling, and fearless batting, the Shaheens can dismantle any opposition on their day.
From the electrifying atmosphere of a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match in Lahore to a tense Test battle in Karachi, cricket in Pakistan is a source of unity, pride, and passion for millions. With a balanced squad of experienced match-winners and young talent, Pakistan looks to continue its winning streak in the T20 format and reclaim ODI and Test dominance.
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🏆 Pakistan Cricket History & Legacy
Pakistan’s cricket journey began in 1952 with their first Test against India. They quickly earned a reputation for producing legendary fast bowlers and world-class batters.
Major ICC Achievements:
- Cricket World Cup: Winners in 1992 (led by Imran Khan)
- T20 World Cup: Champions in 2009, Runners-up in 2007 & 2022
- ICC Champions Trophy: Winners in 2017 (beat India in final)
- World Test Championship: Semifinalists in 2023
- Asia Cup: Multiple titles in ODI and T20 formats
Historic Rivalries:
- Pakistan vs India: The most intense rivalry in cricket, with billions tuning in whenever they meet. Pakistan broke India’s World Cup streak in the 2021 T20 WC group stage.
- Pakistan vs Australia: Epic battles, especially in Tests in UAE and Australia.
- Pakistan vs England: Memorable ODI and Test contests, including the 1992 World Cup final.
Pakistan’s legacy is built on producing some of the greatest fast bowlers in history — from Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis to Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah — along with batting geniuses like Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Babar Azam.
💫 Top Pakistan Cricketers
- Imran Khan: Inspirational 1992 WC-winning captain
- Wasim Akram: Sultan of Swing, over 900 international wickets
- Waqar Younis: Toe-crushing yorkers, youngest to 400 ODI wickets
- Shahid Afridi: Boom Boom, fastest ODI century for years
- Babar Azam: One of the modern game’s most consistent batters
- Saqlain Mushtaq: Inventor of the “doosra”
- Younis Khan: Pakistan’s highest Test run-scorer
⭐ Pakistan Cricket Records
| Record | Player | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Most Test Runs | Younis Khan | 10,099 runs |
| Most Test Wickets | Wasim Akram | 414 wickets |
| Most ODI Runs | Inzamam-ul-Haq | 11,739 runs |
| Most ODI Wickets | Wasim Akram | 502 wickets |
| Most T20I Runs | Babar Azam | 3,800+ runs |
| Fastest ODI Century | Shahid Afridi | 37 balls vs Sri Lanka |
| Youngest Test Centurion | Nasim-ul-Ghani | 17 years |
👥 Pakistan Cricket Team Squad – World Cup 2025
🏏 Batters:
Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood
🧤 Wicketkeeper-Batters:
Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Azam Khan
🔁 All-Rounders:
Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim
🎯 Bowlers:
Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, Zaman Khan
🏟️ Pakistan Cricket Home Grounds
- Gaddafi Stadium (Lahore) – Iconic, hosts PSL finals and ODIs
- National Stadium (Karachi) – Known for high-scoring thrillers
- Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Rawalpindi) – Pace-friendly surface
- Multan Cricket Stadium (Multan) – Spin-friendly, great crowds
- Arbab Niaz Stadium (Peshawar) – Reviving for international matches
🧠 Fun Facts about the Shaheens
- 🏆 Won the 1992 WC under Imran Khan’s leadership
- 🎯 Only team to beat India in an ICC final in recent years (CT 2017)
- 🔥 Wasim Akram holds record for most wickets in World Cup history (55)
- 💥 Shahid Afridi once held fastest ODI century record for 17 years
- 🕊️ Pakistan has produced more 150+ km/h bowlers than any other nation
- 🏟️ PSL is considered one of the most competitive T20 leagues in the world
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