Sajid Khan Pakistani Cricketer – Sajid Khan is a Pakistani famous cricketer. He is a allrounder player in Pakistani international cricket team.
Further, Sajid is a Pakistani off-spin bowler who plays primarily in Test cricket. Born on September 3, 1993, in KPK, Pakistan, Sajid began his domestic career with Peshawar and gained recognition with consistent performances in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
In addition, he made his Test debut for Pakistan in the year April 2021 against Zimbabwe. In his first match his performance was remarkable. Known for his accuracy and ability to extract turn, he achieved career-best figures of 8/42 against Bangladesh.
Sajid is also better known for his five and ten-wicket hauls, strengthening Pakistan’s spin bowling lineup. In the spin bowling field, Sajid is a newly tapped strength for Pakistan Cricket team.
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Sajid Khan Career
Moreover, Sajid’s age is almost 31 years as of October 2024. He belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Province of Pakistan. Now a days Sajid Khan is in news due to his role in achieving triumph in Test series of Pakistan against England on Pakistan soil.
Key performance of Pakistani cricketer Sajid Khan in Test matches, focusing on his bowling achievements since his debut in April 2021:
| Sr No | Category | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Matches Played | 10 |
| 2 | Total Innings Bowled | 19 |
| 3 | Overs Bowled | 282.2 |
| 4 | Total Maidens Overs | 49 |
| 5 | Runs Conceded | 895 |
| 6 | Number of Wickets Taken | 44 |
| 7 | Bowling Average | 30.86 |
| 8 | Economy Rate | 3.17 |
| 9 | Strike Rate | 58.4 |
| 10 | Best Bowling in Innings | 8/42 |
| 11 | Best Bowling in Match | 12/128 |
| 12 | Five-Wicket Hauls | 3 |
| 13 | Ten-Wicket Hauls | 2 |
Sajid Khan has a name at international and local level. Particularly against Bangladesh in 2021, where he recorded his best bowling figures of 8/42, and a remarkable match haul of 12/128.
Moreover, Sajid has also enjoyed the cricket fans during the test series of Pakistan and England, securing multiple five-wicket hauls that contributed significantly to his team’s victory.
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Sajid Khan’s Performance in all formats of Cricket
The highlights of performance of Sajid Khan’s in T20, ODI, and Test matches during various international and regional as well as domestic tournaments.
| Type or Format | Total Matches Played | Total Wickets Taken | Bowling Average | Best Bowling | Five-Wicket Hauls | Ten-Wicket Hauls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 10 | 44 | 30.86 | 8/42 | 03 | 02 |
| ODI | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| T20 (Domestic) | 09 | 08 | 26.87 | 2/25 | 00 | 00 |
Up till, Sajid Khan has not yet played any international ODI in Pakistan cricket team. His focus is on test cricket. But his fans and cricket lovers are eager to see him in ODI format of cricket.