Saim Ayub, Pakistan

Saim Ayub – Pakistan’s Future Star ⭐

Introducing Saim Ayub, the emerging left-handed opening batter who is changing the game of Pakistan cricket. He is a natural talent who has a fearless approach to hitting the ball clean and scoring runs which is quickly making him a fan favorite. From PSL fireworks to international promise, Ayub is the future, happening now. 🔥 Ready to see the next generation of stars? Discover more young talents taking over world cricket on CricProZone!

Teams

• National Teams: Pakistan, Pakistan Under-16s, Pakistan Under-19s
• Domestic Teams: Karachi Region Under-16s, Karachi Zone VII Under-19s, Karachi Region Whites Under-19s, Karachi Zone VI Under-19s, Sindh Under-16s, Sindh Under-19s, Karachi Region Whites
• Franchise Teams: Quetta Gladiators, Peshawar Zalmi, Toronto Nationals, Durdanto Dhaka, Rangpur Riders, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Dhaka Capitals

Debut Information

• 🟢T20I Debut: 24 Mar 2023  vs Afghanistan at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
• 🔵ODI Debut: 04 Nov 2024 vs Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground
• 🔴Test Debut: 03 Jan 2024 vs Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground

Saim Ayub Career Records & Achievements

Test Career Records

Opened Both Batting and Bowling in the Same Match

Achieved a rare all-round milestone by opening both the batting and the bowling in a Test match against England at Rawalpindi on 24 October 2024 — This is a very rare thing in cricket and shows his ability to play as a true all rounder . 🏏

Attacking Spell with High Economy Rate

He bowled 14 overs against England at Multan on 7 October 2024, taking 2 wickets for 101 runs. His economy was high, but it showed that the team trusts him to bowl in tough moments and he can take wickets when pressure is on. 🎯

ODI Career Records

Opened Both Batting and Bowling in the Same ODI Match

In an ODI against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on 28 November 2024, Saim Ayub opened both the batting and the bowling. He scored 31 runs from 37 balls and later took 2 wickets in his 4 overs. Performing in both roles in the same match shows his value as a true all-round option for Pakistan. ✨

Highest Career Strike Rate in ODIs (101.68)

Saim Ayub currently holds a career strike rate of 101.68 in ODIs, scoring 543 runs in 12 innings between 2024 and 2025. His aggressive batting style puts him among the top 50 fastest scorers in the world, currently ranked 44th globally for strike rate. With 3 centuries and 1 fifty already, he is quickly becoming one of Pakistan’s most explosive top-order batters. ⚡

T20I Career Records

Highest Score on the Losing Side (98)* 🏏

Saim Ayub scored an unbeaten 98 runs for Pakistan against South Africa at Centurion on 13 December 2024. Despite the team losing, this performance ranks him 31st worldwide for the most runs in a T20I match on the losing side — a display of his batting talent under pressure.

Highest Strike Rate in a T20I Innings (337.50) 🚀

In a T20I against New Zealand at Auckland on 12 January 2024, Saim Ayub scored 27 runs off 8 balls, achieving a strike rate of 337.50. This incredible scoring rate ranks him 33rd worldwide for the highest strike rate in a single T20I innings.

Most Ducks in Career

Saim Ayub has had a few low scores during his career, including 9 ducks between 2023 and 2025 in 48 matches. This shows that his aggressive playing style carries risk, but it also allows him to take impactful shots when he connects.

Most Consecutive Ducks (3)

During the Asia Cup 2025, Saim Ayub recorded three consecutive dismissals without scoring — against Oman (12 Sep), India (14 Sep), and U.A.E. (17 Sep) in Dubai. Even in challenging moments, he remains a key top-order batter.

Most Catches in a T20I Innings (4) ✅

In a T20I against New Zealand at Auckland on 12 January 2024, Saim Ayub took 4 catches in a single match, ranking 3rd worldwide for most catches in a T20I innings. This highlights his sharp fielding skills.