Mohammad Naeem is a young Pakistani batter from Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, currently playing for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He rose through the Qalandars’ Player Development Program and earned recognition as the “Emerging Player of the Tournament” in PSL 2025.
Personal & Career Overview
- Full Name: Mohammad Naeem
- Born: 10 April 1999 (Age 27)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Role: Top‑order batter
- Domestic Teams: FATA, Lahore Qalandars
Career Highlights
- Early Career: Identified in 2016 during Lahore Qalandars’ open PDP trials, later toured Namibia in 2022 for overseas exposure.
- PSL Breakthrough (2025):
- Scored 314 runs in 12 matches at an average of 26.16 and a strike rate of 162.69.
- Hit three half‑centuries, top score 65.
- Played a crucial 46 off 27 balls in the PSL 2025 final, helping Qalandars beat Quetta Gladiators.
- Awarded Emerging Player of the Tournament.
- Recent Form (2026): Featured regularly for Lahore Qalandars, with innings like 60 vs Multan Sultans (April 2026).
Mohammad Naeem Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | 50s | HS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First‑Class | 3 | 128 | 25.60 | 0 | 41 | |
| List A | 5 | 126 | 25.20 | 1 | 50 | |
| T20s (overall) | 35 | 700 | 20.00 | 5 | 65 | |
| PSL (LQ) | 19 | 432 | 22.73 | 4 | 65 |
Style & Legacy
- Batting Style: Explosive top‑order hitter, compared to Jason Roy for his fearless stroke play.
- Strengths: Big six‑hitting ability, aggressive intent in power plays.
- Legacy in Progress: Still early in his career, but his PSL 2025 performances positioned him as one of Pakistan’s most promising young batters.
Conclusion:
Mohammad Naeem’s rise reflects the success of Lahore Qalandars’ Player Development Program in unearthing raw talent from Pakistan’s regions. His explosive batting in PSL 2025, capped by the Emerging Player of the Tournament award, showcased his ability to perform under pressure, especially with his crucial knock in the final. While his international career is yet to begin, his fearless stroke play and consistency in franchise cricket mark him as one of Pakistan’s most promising young batters. The challenge ahead lies in translating his PSL success into sustained performances at higher levels. Still, his trajectory suggests he could become a valuable top‑order option for Pakistan in the coming years.
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