Awais Zafar is a right‑handed top‑order batter from Sargodha. He is known for his powerful strokeplay and rapid rise through Pakistan’s domestic system. He has represented Pakistan Under‑19s and multiple regional teams.
Basic Profile
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Awais Zafar |
| Born | 10 May 2000, Sargodha, Pakistan |
| Batting Style | Right‑handed |
| Teams | Pakistan U‑19, Punjab U‑19, Faisalabad Region, SNGPL, KRL |
Awais Zafar Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | HS | 100s | 50s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First‑Class | 28 | 1989 | 45.20 | 178\* | 7 | 8 | 72.67 |
| List A | 9 | 168 | 28.00 | 78\* | 0 | 1 | 80.38 |
| T20 | 9 | 186 | 31.00 | 87\* | 0 | 1 | 124.83 |
Major Career Highlights
- Fastest List A hundred by a Pakistani on home soil – 108* off 57 balls (55‑ball century) in President’s Cup 2025/26
- Equaled Sanath Jayasuriya’s 55‑ball record for fastest List A ton in Pakistan
- Strong First‑Class record with 7 centuries before age 26
- Recent FC form includes 148, 83, 148, 52\* in consecutive matches
Why Awais Zafar Stands Out
- One of Pakistan’s most explosive young List A batters
- Proven ability to play long FC innings and accelerate in white‑ball cricket
- His 55‑ball ton has put him firmly on the radar for PSL and Pakistan A selection
Awais Zafar – Pakistan Under‑19 Career
What the records confirm?
From both ESPNcricinfo and PCB, we know:
- Awais Zafar represented Pakistan Under‑19s early in his career.
- He also played for Punjab U‑19s, Sargodha U‑19s, and Faisalabad Region U‑19s.
- His U‑19 tenure came before his rise in First‑Class and List A cricket.
These sources confirm his participation, but do not provide detailed U‑19 statistics.
What can we say with certainty?
1. Early recognition
Awais Zafar was identified early as a strong right‑handed batsman. He earned selection for Pakistan U‑19s before age 19.
2. Pathway through youth cricket
He progressed through:
- District U‑16
- Regional U‑19
- Pakistan U‑19
- First‑Class cricket
- List A cricket
- T20 cricket
3. His later career validates his U‑19 potential
His senior stats show:
- 1989 FC runs at 45.20 avg
- 7 FC centuries before age 26
- Fastest List A hundred by a Pakistani on home soil (55 balls)
This trajectory strongly suggests he was a top youth performer, even though the exact U‑19 numbers are not published.
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