Abdullah Shafique, born on November 20, 1999, is a Pakistani cricketer representing the Pakistan national cricket team across all formats. Primarily a right-handed top-order batsman, he is also a part of the Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and has previously showcased his talents while playing for Central Punjab and Balochistan in Pakistan’s domestic cricket scene.
Abdullah Shafique PSL Records & Stats
Abdullah Shafique’s performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) reflects his impact as a top-order batsman. In 21 innings across the tournament, Shafique showcased his batting prowess, accumulating a total of 519 runs with a highest score of 75. Notably, he registered three half-centuries, demonstrating his ability to anchor innings and contribute significantly to his team’s batting lineup.
Analyzing his batting performance, Shafique displayed consistency with an average of 24.7 runs per inning and per match. He showcased his ability to find the boundaries, hitting an average of 5.4 boundary shots per match, including 7.4 fours and 20.1 sixes.
In terms of fielding, Shafique exhibited his agility and presence, with a fielding percentage of 57% across all matches. He proved to be a reliable fielder, with a catch-in-match percentage of 47%. His involvement in the field varied slightly between innings, with a higher catch-in-match percentage of 69% in the second innings compared to 12% in the first innings.
Overall, Abdullah Shafique’s PSL records and stats highlight his value as a dependable top-order batsman and a reliable fielder, making him a valuable asset for his team in the tournament.
| Innings | Both | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Highest Score | 75 | 75 | 19 |
| Runs | 519 | 460 | 59 |
| 50s | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Run Per Inn | 24.7 | 35.3 | 7.3 |
| Run Per Match | 24.7 | 35.3 | 7.3 |
| Boundary (In Ball) | 5.4 | 4.8 | 11.1 |
| 4s (In Ball) | 7.4 | 6.9 | 11.1 |
| 6s (In Ball) | 20.1 | 16.0 | – |
| Wickets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over Per Match | – | – | – |
| Wicket Per Inn | – | – | – |
| Wicket Per Match | – | – | – |
| Wicket (In Ball) | – | – | – |
| Wicket (In Runs) | – | – | – |
| Field In Match % | 57 % | 12 % | 84 % |
| Catch In Match % | 47 % | 12 % | 69 % |
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Abdullah Shafique Domestic & PSL Career
Abdullah Shafique’s cricketing journey witnessed notable milestones and opportunities. In November 2017, he was acquired by Multan Sultans during the player draft for the 2018 Pakistan Super League, although he didn’t feature in the competition.
His foray into first-class cricket commenced in December 2019 when he debuted for Central Punjab in the 2019–20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, making an impressive start by scoring 133 runs.
Shafique further stamped his mark in the cricketing arena in September 2020 by making his Twenty20 debut for Central Punjab in the 2020–21 National T20 Cup, where he showcased his talent with an unbeaten knock of 102 runs. This remarkable achievement made him the first Pakistani batsman to score a century on both his first-class and T20 debut appearances.
In December 2021, Shafique’s journey continued as he was named in Lahore Qalandar’s squad for the 2022 Pakistan Super League season (PSL), offering him another platform to exhibit his skills at the highest level of domestic T20 cricket.