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Irfan Khan

Irfan Khan is a young Pakistani cricketer, a right-handed middle-order batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, known for his aggressive batting, composed finishing, and potential as a future Pakistan star, having played for Pakistan U19, Pakistan A, and in the PSL for Karachi Kings/Peshawar Zalmi. He rose through domestic cricket after starting with tape-ball, making his international debut around 2024-2025, impressing with his power hitting and composure under pressure, and is seen as a valuable addition to Pakistan's middle order, drawing inspiration from Virat Kohli. 

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Full Name
Mohammad Irfan Khan Niazi
Born
December 28, 2002
Place Of Birth
Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan
Role
Batter
Batting Style
Right-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium-fast
Country
Pakistan
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz · Match 39 T20 April 26, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Islamabad United · Match 36 T20 April 24, 2026 9 10 1 0 90.00
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Multan Sultans · Match 33 T20 April 22, 2026 8 5 0 1 160.00
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Rawalpindi Pindiz · Match 24 T20 April 16, 2026 34 29 3 1 117.24
Karachi Kings vs Hyderabad Kingsmen · Match 20 T20 April 11, 2026 29 20 2 1 145.00
Hyderabad Kingsmen vs Peshawar Zalmi · Match 15 T20 April 8, 2026 9 9 0 1 100.00

Matches

Multan Sultans Multan Sultans
Hyderabad Kingsmen Hyderabad Kingsmen
Hyderabad Kingsmen Hyderabad Kingsmen
244/6
Result
136/10
HK won by 108 runs April 26, 2026 3:00 pm
Rawalpindi Pindiz Rawalpindi Pindiz
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Recent International Matches

Irfan Khan's most recent international matches were part of a series against New Zealand in early 2025. 

  • Most Recent T20I: March 23, 2025, against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
  • Most Recent ODI: March 29, 2025, against New Zealand at McLean Park, Napier. 

International Debuts

  • T20I Debut: April 18, 2024, for Pakistan against New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.

  • ODI Debut: November 4, 2024, for Pakistan against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 

Records And Awards

  • Emerging Player of the Tournament: Awarded during the 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL) season while playing for the Karachi Kings.

  • Best Fielder: Also won the award for best fielder in the 2024 PSL, in addition to the emerging player award.

  • Most Economical Four-Over Spell in T20 Cricket (Note: this record belongs to a different, taller Pakistani bowler also named Mohammad Irfan): A different Mohammad Irfan, known for his height of 7 ft 1 in, holds the record for the most economical four-over spell in T20 cricket, conceding only 1 run and taking 2 wickets during a CPL match in 2018.

  • Notable Domestic Performance: Scored a blistering 100 not out off 56 balls in a Champions One-Day Cup match in September 2024, earning Player of the Match. 

Major Teams

  • Pakistan
  • Karachi Kings (PSL team)
  • Pakistan Under-19s (2020 and 2022 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cups)
  • Central Punjab
  • Pakistan Shaheens (Pakistan A team)
  • State Bank of Pakistan