Saleem Elahi is a former Pakistani opening batsman who played international cricket in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his compact technique and ability to anchor innings at the top of the order.
Personal & Career Overview
- Full Name: Mohammad Saleem Elahi
- Born: 21 November 1976, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Role: Opening batsman
- International Span: 1995–2004
Career Highlights
- ODI Debut: 29 September 1995 vs Sri Lanka (Guangzhou) — scored a century (102) on debut.
- Test Debut: 9 October 1995 vs Sri Lanka (Colombo).
- Played 13 Tests and 47 ODIs for Pakistan.
- Scored 1,184 ODI runs at an average of 26.97, including 3 centuries.
- His debut century made him one of the few players to score a hundred in their first ODI.
- Represented Pakistan in the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
Saleem Elahi Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s | 50s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 13 | 437 | 18.95 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| ODIs | 47 | 1,184 | 26.97 | 3 | 5 | 135 |
| First‑Class | 167 | 9,644 | 36.00 | 22 | 49 | 229 |
Style & Legacy
- Batting Strengths: Solid technique, patient approach, ability to build innings.
- Legacy: Remembered for his rare feat of scoring a century on ODI debut and for being part of Pakistan’s batting depth during the mid‑1990s. Though his international career was relatively short, he remained a consistent performer in domestic cricket.
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