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Ali Raza - Pakistan Cricketer

Ali Raza (born March 18, 2008) is a young Pakistani right-arm medium-fast bowler, a rising sensation known for his raw pace (touching 146 km/h) and accuracy, who has quickly represented Pakistan U-19s, Peshawar Zalmi (PSL), Water & Power Development Authority (WAPDA), and the Deccan Gladiators (Abu Dhabi T10). He debuted in List A in 2024, First-Class in 2024, and T20s in late 2024, making a strong impact, notably with a 4-wicket haul for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL 2025, marking him as a key talent in Pakistan's pace battery. 

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Full Name
Ali Raza
Born
March 18, 2008
Birthplace
Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan
Nationality
Pakistani
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right arm Medium fast
Country
Pakistan
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
India Under-19s vs Pakistan Under-19s · 12th Match Super Six Group II List A February 1, 2026 0 5 0 0 0.00
Pakistan Under-19s vs England Under-19s · 4th Match List A January 16, 2026 1 3 0 0 33.33
Pakistan Under-19s vs United Arab Emirates Under-19s · Group A List A December 16, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
India Under-19s vs Pakistan Under-19s · Group A List A December 14, 2025 6 9 1 0 66.67
Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi · Match 17 T20 April 27, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi · Match 5 T20 April 14, 2025 1 4 0 0 25.00

Matches

Peshawar Zalmi Peshawar Zalmi
221/7
Result
151/10
PZ won by 70 runs April 28, 2026 7:30 pm
Islamabad United Islamabad United
Lahore Qalandars Lahore Qalandars
Peshawar Zalmi Peshawar Zalmi
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Major Teams Represented

  • Current/Recent: Peshawar Zalmi (PSL), Pakistan Under-19s, Pakistan Shaheens, Panthers
  • Past/Domestic: Sialkot Region, Central Punjab Blues, Rawalpindi Raiders, WAPDA

Key Debuts

  • T20 Debut: Panthers vs Dolphins (Champions T20 Cup) - December 8, 2024
  • List A Debut: Pakistan U19 vs Japan U19 - November 2022 (approx.) 

Records & Career Highlights

  • PSL Breakthrough: Drafted by Peshawar Zalmi in the emerging category for the 2025 season.
  • U19 Performance: Took 38 wickets in 17 Youth ODIs at an average of 18.21 since 2022.
  • Speed: Consistently clocks over 140--145 kmph, causing issues for top batters in U19 Asia Cup and World Cup. 

Stats (as Of Apr 2026)

  • YODI (U19): 17 matches, 38 wickets (Avg: 18.21).
  • T20s: Represented Peshawar Zalmi in 2025 and 2026 (Part of 2026 season).