Fakhar Zaman

Fakhar Zaman ( Pashton:'; born 10 April 1990 ) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays in Pakistan's national cricket team. In ODI games the player scored an 88-minute double-century in an ODI. He is known for batting for 1,000 runs in ODIs. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on 28 June 2018 that a total of 31 players have been selected for the Central Contracts 2018–19 Season [5]. The ODI was held by Fakhar on 4 April 2021 while chasing South Africa.

Fakhar Zaman is a Pakistani cricketer who has made a name for himself in the international cricket circuit. He was inborn April 10, 1990, in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Fakhar was raised in a modest household, where his father worked as a taxi driver to provide for the family.

Growing up, Fakhar was passionate about cricket and played the sport in his neighborhood with his friends. He attended a local school and then went on to complete his higher education at the Government Postgraduate College in Mardan. However, his love for cricket was stronger, and he pursued a career in the sport.

Fakhar's domestic career started in 2013 when he was selected to play for the Lahore Eagles in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. He made his debut in the same year against Quetta and scored a brilliant century in the second innings of the match. This performance caught the attention of the selectors, and he was later picked to play for the Pakistan A team.

In 2016, Fakhar was signed by the Peshawar Zalmi franchise for the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He had a decent tournament, scoring 183 runs in eight matches, with a high score of 56. This performance earned him a call-up to the Pakistan national team for the 2017 tour of the West Indies.

Fakhar's international debut came in the first ODI against the West Indies in April 2017. He didn't make an impact in his first game, but he made up for it in the next match, where he scored 106 runs off 106 balls, becoming the first Pakistani player to score a century on his ODI debut. This performance earned him the man of the match award and announced his arrival on the international stage.

Fakhar's T20 career started in 2017 when he was picked to play for the Lahore Qalandars in the PSL. He had a good tournament, scoring 177 runs in eight matches, with a high score of 56. He was later picked to play for Pakistan in the T20 series against the West Indies, where he scored his first T20 half-century.

Fakhar's breakthrough moment in T20 cricket came in the final of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, where he scored a match-winning 114 off 106 balls against India. His century helped Pakistan post a total of 338/4, which proved too much for India to chase down. Fakhar's performance in the final earned him the player of the match award and helped Pakistan win its first ICC tournament since 2009.

In the same year, Fakhar became the fastest player to score 1,000 runs in ODI cricket, reaching the milestone in just 18 innings. He was also named the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2018, becoming the first Pakistani player to win the award.

Fakhar's T20 career continued to flourish, and he played a crucial role in Pakistan's series win against Australia in 2018. He scored 91 off 46 balls in the final T20 of the series, which helped Pakistan chase down a total of 181 and win the match by 6 wickets.

In the 2019 World Cup, Fakhar had a mixed tournament, scoring 186 runs in eight matches, with a high score of 62. However, he played a crucial role in Pakistan's win against Afghanistan, scoring 88 off 86 balls and helping Pakistan post a total of 308/7.

In 2020, Fakhar scored his second ODI double-century against Zimbabwe, becoming the first Pakistani player to achieve the feat.

Fakhar Zaman's international debut for Pakistan came in April 2017, during a One Day International (ODI) match against the West Indies. He didn't make a significant contribution in his first game, scoring just nine runs off 25 balls. However, he made up for it in the second game, where he scored a century on his ODI debut, becoming the first Pakistani player to achieve this feat.

This inning established Fakhar as a player to watch, and he was subsequently selected for the Pakistan team's tour of England later that year. His performances in the series were mixed, with his best performance coming in the fourth ODI, where he scored 57 off 58 balls. Despite this, Fakhar struggled in the Test matches, failing to score more than 23 runs in any of his innings.

Fakhar's next major opportunity came during the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, held in England and Wales. He started the tournament slowly, scoring just 31 runs in his first two matches. However, he saved his best for the final against India, scoring a brilliant century to help Pakistan win their first major ICC tournament since 2009. His innings of 114 off 106 balls included 12 boundaries and three sixes, and he was awarded the man of the match award for his efforts.

Following his success in the Champions Trophy, Fakhar's star continued to rise. He was selected for the Pakistan team's tour of Zimbabwe in July 2018, where he scored his first ODI double-century, becoming the first Pakistani player to achieve this feat. His innings of 210 not out off 156 balls included 24 boundaries and five sixes, and he was awarded the player of the match award for his efforts.

Fakhar's form continued into the 2019 Cricket World Cup, held in England and Wales. He started the tournament well, scoring 36 off 40 balls in Pakistan's opening match against the West Indies. However, he struggled in the next few matches, scoring just 22 runs in three innings. His form improved in Pakistan's fifth match against South Africa, where he scored 44 off 50 balls. He was also involved in a crucial partnership with Babar Azam, helping Pakistan chase down a target of 309 with just two balls to spare.

In Pakistan's sixth match of the tournament against New Zealand, Fakhar played other crucial innings, scoring 9 off 10 balls in a rain-affected match that ended in a no result. He then top-scored for Pakistan in their next match against Afghanistan, scoring 88 off 86 balls to help his team post a total of 308/7. Pakistan went on to win the match by three wickets, with Fakhar being named the player of the match for his efforts.

Despite his success in the tournament, Fakhar's form dropped off in Pakistan's final group-stage match against Bangladesh, where he was dismissed for a duck. Pakistan needed to win the match by a massive margin to qualify for the semi-finals, but they fell short by 94 runs, ending their campaign in the tournament.

Since the World Cup, Fakhar has continued to be a key player for Pakistan in all formats of the game. He played a vital role in Pakistan's series win against Zimbabwe in 2020, scoring two centuries in three matches. He was also a part of the Pakistan team that toured South Africa and Zimbabwe later that year, where he played some important innings in both the ODIs and T20Is.

Overall, Fakhar Zaman has established himself as a dynamic and explosive batsman, capable of changing the course of a match with his aggressive strokeplay. His international career has been marked by some exceptional performances.