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Asif Khan

Asif Khan (born Feb 15, 1990) is a Pakistani-born Emirati cricketer, a explosive right-handed batsman and off-spin bowler known for his rapid scoring, notably a 41-ball ODI century for UAE, representing them internationally and franchises like the Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Team Abu Dhabi, aiming for UAE selection after moving from Pakistani domestic cricket. He's a key UAE player, excelling in T20s and ODIs, known for his hard-hitting style and significant contributions to UAE's recent cricket success, particularly in franchise leagues. 

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Full Name
Asif Khan
Born
15 February 1990
Place Of Birth
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Role
Batsman
Batting Style
Right Handed Bat
Bowling Style
Right-arm off-break
Nationality
Emirati
Country
Pakistan
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
MI Emirates vs Gulf Giants · Match 26 T20 December 23, 2025 12 8 1 1 150.00
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Gulf Giants · Match 19 T20 December 18, 2025 14 13 1 0 107.69
Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants · Match 16 T20 December 15, 2025 5 4 1 0 125.00
Gulf Giants vs Desert Vipers · Match 12 T20 December 12, 2025 36 38 0 2 94.74
Deccan Gladiators vs Ajman Titans · Match 21 T10 November 26, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00
Vista Riders vs Ajman Titans · Match 18 T10 November 25, 2025 0 1 0 0 0.00

Matches

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
268/7
Result
243/10
UAE won by 25 runs April 27, 2026 9:15 am
Oman Oman
Nepal Nepal
200/10
Result
163/10
NEP won by 37 runs April 25, 2026 9:15 am
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
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Teams Played For (domestic & Franchise)

  • International: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  • Domestic/Franchise:
    • Gulf Giants
    • Lahore (domestic cricket in Pakistan, various teams)
    • MI Emirates
    • Deccan Gladiators, Pune Devils, Team Abu Dhabi (various T10 leagues) 

International Debuts For Uae

Asif Khan made his international debuts in the following formats: 

  • ODI Debut: Against Oman on March 5, 2022, at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
  • T20I Debut: Against New Zealand on August 17, 2023, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 

Recent International Matches

  • Last ODI: May 14, 2025, vs. Scotland in Utrecht.
  • Last T20I: September 17, 2025, vs. Pakistan in Dubai. 

Records And Awards:

  • Fastest ODI Century for an Associate Nation: Scored a century (101*) off just 41 balls against Nepal in March 2023, the quickest ever by a player from an associate nation and the fourth quickest overall in an ODI.
  • Highest ODI Score: Achieved his career-best of 151* runs off 145 balls against the United States in the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers. 

Career Statistics

  • ODIs: Around 38 Matches, 1270+ Runs, Avg ~38, 3 Centuries (including the record ton).
  • T20Is: Around 45 Matches, 1122+ Runs, Avg ~29, 5 fifties.
  • First-Class (Pakistan): 32 Matches, ~1244 Runs.