Irfanullah Shah is a Pakistani Cricketer. He is a right arm medium fast bowler. He was born in Bannu. His date of birth is May 5, 1995. He is currently 29 years old. He represented the Federal Administered Tribal Areas and Pakistan Under 19s.
Irfanullah Shah’s Bowling Statistics:
| Performance In Each Format | Total Matches | Total Wickets | Best Bowling Figure | 5 wicket Haul |
| First Class Career | 31 | 114 | 13/88 | 6 |
| List A Career | 25 | 20 | 4/68 | 0 |
| T20 Career | 10 | 4 | 1/22 | 0 |
Irfanullah Shah’s Early Career:
Irfanullah Shah was part of the Under 19 squad in World Cup 2014. He picked 3 wickets in 2 matches in this tournament. Ammad Butt was also part of the same Under 19 World Cup team. Irfanullah Shah’s talent was identified from his early age that is why he always played as a new ball bowler. His bowling action is also very simple. His action supports him during his bowling specially when he bowls long spells in first class cricket.
Irfanullah Shah’s Domestic Career:
First Class Career:
Irfanullah Shah represented FATA in his debut first class match. He played this match against Habib Bank. This match was played in Sialkot. The match was held on October 26-29, 2015. It was the match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Unfortunately, the match was drawn. He picked 4 wickets in 1 match in Quaid e Azam Trophy 2019. He picked 23 wickets in 6 matches in the Quaid e Azam Trophy 2020. He picked 1 five wicket haul and 2 four wicket haul. His best bowling figure was 5 wickets for 33 runs. He picked 18 wickets in 3 matches of Quaid e Azam Trophy 2021. His best bowling figure was 5 wickets for 43 runs. He took 2 four wickets haul and 1 five wickets haul. He picked 2 wickets in 3 matches in Quaid e Azam Trophy 2022. He picked 7 wickets in 3 matches in Quaid e Azam Trophy 2023. His best bowling figure was 4 wickets for 35 runs. He picked 8 wickets in 3 matches of President Trophy Grade I 2023. His best bowling figure was 3 wickets for 39 runs.
List A Career:
Irfanullah Shah played his List A debut match against Habib Bank Limited. He represented FATA. This match was played in Hyderabad, Sindh. The match was held on January 12, 2016. It was the match of the Cool and Cool presents the National One Day Cup. Habib Bank Limited won this match by 105 runs. He played 5 matches and picked 3 wickets in this event. He picked 7 wickets in 6 matches in Pakistan Cup 2023. He picked 2 wickets for 10 runs that was his best performance of the tournament.
T20 Career:
Irfanullah Shah represented FATA in his debut match. He played this match against Rawalpindi. This match was played in Rawalpindi. This match was held on August 26, 2016. It was the match of the National T20 Cup. He played 6 matches and 3 wickets in National T20 Cup 2023.
FAQs:
Who is Irfanullah Shah?
Irfan Ullah Shah is a Pakistani Cricketer. He is a right arm medium Fast Bowler.
What is the date of birth of Irfanullah Shah?
He was born in Bannu. His date of birth is May 5, 1995
What is the height of Irfanullah Shah?
Irfanullah Shah’s height is 6 feet 4 inches.
Conclusion:
Irfanullah Shah is a tall bowler who swings the ball both ways. He is very similar to Muhammad Asif the former Pakistani fast bowler and Glenn Mcgrath. He is one of the best new ball bowlers in Pakistan domestic system when it comes to swinging the ball. We hope he will follow the path like Mcgrath and become one of the all time greats that Pakistan has ever produced.