Khushdil Shah, born on February 7, 1995, is a Pakistani cricketer who hails from the Pashtun family of the Bannuzai tribe. He represented Federally Administered Tribal Areas and played for Multan Sultan in the Pakistan Super League. Shah made his international debut for the Pakistan cricket team in November 2019.
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Khushdil Shah PSL Records & Stats
Khushdil Shah has demonstrated his prowess in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with both bat and ball. In 49 innings across both innings, he has amassed a total of 625 runs, including one half-century. His batting average stands at 16.0 runs per inning and 12.7 runs per match.
On the bowling front, Shah has contributed with 20 wickets, showcasing his versatility as an all-rounder. He has maintained an average of 0.8 wickets per inning and 0.4 wickets per match. His bowling economy and strike rate are commendable, with an average of 16.0 balls per wicket and 19 runs conceded per wicket taken.
In the field, Shah’s involvement is significant, with a fielding percentage of 44% overall. He has shown his prowess as a catcher, with a catch percentage of 40% in matches he has played.
Overall, Khushdil Shah’s stats in the PSL reflect his effectiveness as a valuable all-rounder, contributing with both bat and ball, while also making an impact in the field.
| Innings | Overall | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 49 | 29 | 20 |
| Highest Score | 70 | 70 | 43 |
| Runs | 625 | 355 | 270 |
| 50s | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Run Per Inn | 16.0 | 14.7 | 18.0 |
| Run Per Match | 12.7 | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Boundary (In Ball) | 5.7 | 6.7 | 4.8 |
| 4s (In Ball) | 10.4 | 17.0 | 6.7 |
| 6s (In Ball) | 12.9 | 11.1 | 16.6 |
| Wickets | 20 | 4 | 16 |
| Over Per Match | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| Wicket Per Inn | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Wicket Per Match | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Wicket (In Ball) | 16.0 | 25.5 | 13.6 |
| Wicket (In Runs) | 19.0 | 32.7 | 15.6 |
| Field In Match % | 44 % | 35 % | 51 % |
| Catch In Match % | 40 % | 35 % | 44 % |
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Khushdil Shah Domestic Career
In April 2018, Khushdil Shah was included in Baluchistan’s squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup. His impressive performances continued as he emerged as the leading run-scorer for Federally Administered Tribal Areas in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup, accumulating 463 runs in seven matches.
His talent was further recognized when he was selected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s squad for the 2019 Pakistan Cup. Khushdil Shah showcased his batting prowess with a remarkable innings of 154 not out against Punjab in the tournament on April 5, 2019.
A significant milestone in his career came on October 9, 2020, during the 2020–21 National T20 Cup, where he etched his name in the record books by scoring the fastest century in a T20 match by a Pakistani batsman, achieving the feat in just 35 balls.