Sufiyan Muqeem
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| Born | 15 November 1999[1] Kashmir, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left arm wrist spin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Only ODI (cap 250) | 22 December 2024 v South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 109) | 3 October 2023 v Hong Kong | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 3 December 2024 v Zimbabwe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Peshawar Zalmi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Dolphins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 23 December 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sufiyan Muqeem (born 15 November 1999) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays as a left-arm wrist spin bowler for Pakistan national team. He has also played for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League and Dolphins in domestic cricket.[2][3] and he also played for Sabih Azhar Cricket Academy.
In July 2023, Muqeem finished with figures of 3 for 66 in his ten overs in the final as Pakistan A defeated India A to win the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.[4]
On 3 October 2023, he made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Pakistan against Hong Kong taking two wickets at the Asian Games.[5]
In January 2024, Muqeem underwent an operation on his left knee.[6]
In October 2024, he played as part of the Pakistan Shaheens at the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup who were defeated in the semi-final by Sri Lanka A.[7][8]
International Career
[edit]In December 2024, during T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe, Sufiyan Muqeem delivered a record-equalling bowling performance, taking 5 wickets while conceding just 3 runs in a match. This remarkable feat matched the world record for the "least runs conceded for a men's T20I five-wicket haul." His exceptional spell was instrumental in his team's victory and showcased his immense potential as a rising star in international cricket.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sufiyan Muqeem". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ "Sufiyan Muqeem". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Sufiyan Muqeem | Cricket Career Stats, Records, ICC Rankings". Wisden.
- ^ "Tayyab, Muqeem dazzle as Pakistan A humble India A to clinch Emerging Cup". ESPNcricinfo. 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Lower order and spinners lead Pakistan to Asian Games semi-finals". ESPNcricinfo. 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Sufiyan Muqeem undergoes operation on left knee". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014.
- ^ "Emerging Teams Asia Cup: Pakistan suffer seven-run defeat against India". The News International. 19 October 2024.
Pakistan's Sufiyan Muqeem grabbed two wickets as Mohammad Imran, Zaman Khan, Minhas and Akram took one scalp each.
- ^ "Emerging Asia Cup: Sri Lanka A reach final after 7-wicket win over Pakistan Shaheens". www.thenews.com.pk. 25 October 2024.
For Shaheens, Sufiyan Muqeem and Abbas Afridi bagged a wicket each.
- ^ "Sufiyan Muqeem Creates History, Equals Massive World Record, Becomes First Player To..." Times Now. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
External links
[edit]- Sufiyan Muqeem at ESPNcricinfo
- Sufiyan Muqeem at CricketArchive (subscription required)
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