Sufiyan Muqeem

Sufiyan Muqeem

Personal information
Born	(1999-11-15) 15 November 1999 (age 25)[1] Kashmir, Pakistan
Batting	Left-handed
Bowling	Left arm wrist spin
Role	Bowler
International information
National side	Pakistan (2023–present)
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
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2023–present	Peshawar Zalmi
2024–present	Dolphins
Career statistics
Competition T20I Matches 9 Runs scored 16 Batting average 2.66 100s/50s 0/0 Top score 5* Balls bowled 178 Wickets 16 Bowling average 11.62 5 wickets in innings 1 10 wickets in match 0 Best bowling 5/3 Catches/stumpings 2/–
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

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

1. "Sufiyan Muqeem". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
2. "Sufiyan Muqeem". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
3. "Sufiyan Muqeem | Cricket Career Stats, Records, ICC Rankings". Wisden.
4. "Tayyab, Muqeem dazzle as Pakistan A humble India A to clinch Emerging Cup". ESPNcricinfo. 23 July 2023.
5. "Lower order and spinners lead Pakistan to Asian Games semi-finals". ESPNcricinfo. 3 October 2023.
6. "Sufiyan Muqeem undergoes operation on left knee". www.pcb.com.pk. 10 January 2014.
7. "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.
8. "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.
9. "Sufiyan Muqeem Creates History, Equals Massive World Record, Becomes First Player To..." Times Now. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.

External links

• Sufiyan Muqeem at ESPNcricinfo
• Sufiyan Muqeem at CricketArchive (subscription required)