Shoaib Akhtar— Bowler
Shoaib Akhtar is a former specialist bowler from Pakistan, no longer playing international cricket.
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🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Shoaib Akhtar has scored 21 runs across 15 matches at an average of 7.00 (SR 131.25). Best score: 8. With the ball: 19 T20I wickets at an average of 22.74 and economy of 8.15, with best figures of 3/38. In ODIs, Shoaib Akhtar has scored 394 runs across 163 matches at an average of 8.95 (SR 73.23). Best score: 43. With the ball: 247 ODI wickets at an average of 24.98 and economy of 4.77, with best figures of 6/16. In Tests, Shoaib Akhtar has scored 544 runs across 46 matches at an average of 10.07 (SR 41.43). Best score: 47. With the ball: 178 Test wickets at an average of 25.70 and economy of 3.37, with best figures of 6/11.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 15 | 21 | 7.00 | 131.25 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 22.74 | 8.15 |
| ODI | 163 | 394 | 8.95 | 73.23 | 0 | 0 | 247 | 24.98 | 4.77 |
| Test | 46 | 544 | 10.07 | 41.43 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 25.70 | 3.37 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 8 | 7.00 | 131.25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 19 | 432 | 22.74 | 8.15 | 16.7 | 3/38 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Shoaib Akhtar is a former Pakistan specialist bowler who played international cricket from 1997 to 2011, across 224 international matches.
The career adds up to 959 international runs and 444 international wickets. Most of it came in ODI cricket (163 matches). Every format is broken down below.
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What are Shoaib Akhtar's international cricket career stats?▾
Shoaib Akhtar has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Shoaib Akhtar's best batting format is Test: 544 runs in 46 matches with a batting average of 10.07.
How many T20I runs has Shoaib Akhtar scored in international cricket?▾
Shoaib Akhtar has scored 21 runs in 15 T20I matches, averaging 7.00 at a strike rate of 131.25. Highest score: 8.
How many T20I wickets does Shoaib Akhtar have?▾
Shoaib Akhtar has taken 19 wickets in T20I cricket in 15 matches with a bowling average of 22.74 and an economy rate of 8.15. Best bowling: 3/38.
How many ODI runs has Shoaib Akhtar scored in international cricket?▾
Shoaib Akhtar has scored 394 runs in 163 ODI matches, averaging 8.95 at a strike rate of 73.23. Highest score: 43.
How many ODI wickets does Shoaib Akhtar have?▾
Shoaib Akhtar has taken 247 wickets in ODI cricket in 163 matches with a bowling average of 24.98 and an economy rate of 4.77. Best bowling: 6/16 with 4 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Shoaib Akhtar scored in international cricket?▾
Shoaib Akhtar has scored 544 runs in 46 Test matches, averaging 10.07 at a strike rate of 41.43. Highest score: 47.
How many Test wickets does Shoaib Akhtar have?▾
Shoaib Akhtar has taken 178 wickets in Test cricket in 46 matches with a bowling average of 25.70 and an economy rate of 3.37. Best bowling: 6/11 with 12 five-wicket hauls.
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