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Nizakat Khan

Nizakat Khan is a prominent Pakistani-born Hong Kong all-rounder, known for his aggressive right-handed batting (leg-spin bowling) and leadership, serving as Hong Kong's captain before stepping down in late 2024. He's played for HK (senior/U19/A), Toronto Nationals, Montreal Tigers, and various HK domestic teams, achieving records like scoring 92 vs India in Asia Cup 2018 and featuring in 120+ T20Is, making significant contributions in both ODIs and T20s for Hong Kong. 

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Full Name
Nizakat Khan
Born
July 08, 1992
Birthplace
Pakistan
Role
All-rounder
Batting Style
Right-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm Leg Spin
International Team
Hong Kong
Place Of Birth
Attock, punjab
Country
Hong Kong
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Nepal vs Hong Kong · Final T20I June 8, 2026 2 5 0 0 40.00
Hong Kong vs Malaysia · 2nd Semi-Final T20I June 7, 2026 17 12 3 0 141.67
Oman vs Hong Kong · Group B T20I June 5, 2026 76 45 6 4 168.89
Hong Kong vs Singapore · Group B T20I June 3, 2026 7 6 1 0 116.67
Hong Kong vs Bahrain · Group B T20I June 1, 2026 40 25 7 0 160.00
Hong Kong vs Kuwait · Match 4 T20I March 1, 2026 3 6 0 0 50.00

Key Records & Performances

  • ODI: Scored 92 vs India in the 2018 Asia Cup, a landmark innings for HK cricket.
  • T20I: Over 2300+ runs in T20Is, including a 52 vs Sri Lanka in Sep 2025.
  • Leadership: Guided HK to Asia Cup 2022 qualification as captain.
  • Milestones: Scored a first-class century (105) against Ireland in 2016.
  • Overall Stats: 120+ T20I matches, 20+ ODIs, featuring prominently in HK's batting lineup. 

International Career

International Debuts:

  • T20I Debut: vs. Nepal, March 16, 2014.
  • ODI Debut: vs. Afghanistan, May 1, 2014. 

Recent Matches:

  • Most Recent T20I: vs. Qatar, November 13, 2025.
  • Most Recent ODI: vs. India, September 18, 2018. 

Professional Teams

  • International: Hong Kong (Senior, U19, 'A', Emerging).
  • Domestic/Franchise:
    • Hong Kong Cricket Club, Kowloon Cricket Club, New Territories Tigers, Kowloon Lions (HK Domestic).
    • Toronto Nationals, Montreal Tigers (Global T20 Canada).
  • Captaincy: Led Hong Kong until December 2024, stepping down to focus on his batting.