Abdul Samad (Pakistani cricketer)
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| Full name | Syed Mohammad Abdul Samad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 25 January 1998 Faisalabad, Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batsman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| T20I debut (cap 119) | 16 March 2025 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 26 March 2025 v New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016/17 | Pakistan International Airlines | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017/18, 2023/24–2024/25 | Faisalabad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018/19 | Rawalpindi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023/24–2024/25 | Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024-present | Markhors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 26 March 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Syed Mohammad Abdul Samad (born 25 January 1998) is a Pakistani cricketer.[1]
Domestic and franchise career
He made his List A debut for Pakistan International Airlines in the 2016–17 Departmental One Day Cup on 17 December 2016.[2] He made his first-class debut for Faisalabad in the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 26 September 2017.[3]
In April 2018, he was named in Punjab's squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup.[4][5] He made his Twenty20 debut for Faisalabad Region on 24 November 2023.[6]
In April 2025, in Peshawar Zalmi’s record 120-run victory over Multan Sultans during the 2025 Pakistan Super League, Abdul Samad provided the decisive acceleration with 40 off just 14 balls, batting at a strike rate of 285.71. His innings maintained relentless pressure on the opposition and ensured Zalmi’s total surged past 220, setting up a dominant win. Abdul Samad's aggression and intent were highlighted as the turning point of the innings, giving the side crucial momentum heading into the second innings. He was declared Player of the Match for his knock as well for his 3 catches.[7]
In August 2025, Abdul Samad was part of the Pakistan Shaheens squad that played the 2025 Top End T20 Series.[8] On August 18, he hit an unbeaten century (110* off 63 balls) and helped his team win against Melbourne Renegades Academy from a difficult position, as no other player in the side crossed 23.[9]
International career
In March 2025, he was named in Pakistan national cricket team squad for the away tour of New Zealand. On 16 March 2025, he made his T20I debut against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, during the first match of the tour.[10] In the fourth T20I, Pakistan's batting collapsed, at 56-8, but Abdul Samad provided resistance with an unbeaten 44, ensuring Pakistan avoided what would have been their lowest total in T20 internationals (74 against Australia in 2012). His innings helped the side surpass that mark, although the eventual score of 105 was still Pakistan’s lowest total against New Zealand in the format. New Zealand went on to win the match.[11]
References
- ^ "Abdul Samad". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Departmental One Day Cup, Pakistan International Airlines v Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited at Karachi, Dec 17, 2016". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
- ^ "Pool A, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy at Faisalabad, Sep 26-29 2017". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 26 September 2017.
- ^ "Pakistan Cup one-day tournament to begin in Faisalabad next week". Geo TV. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ "Pakistan Cup Cricket from 25th". The News International. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
- ^ "Bahawalpur R vs Faisalabad, Group C (N), Karachi, November 24, 2023, National T20 Cup". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ^ Zahid, Rvel (20 April 2025). "Young Ali Raza makes a mark as Zalmi demolish Sultans by 120 runs". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan Newbie Smashes 56-Ball 100, Rescues Shaheens With Solo Effort In Top End T20". Wisden. 18 August 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan newbie smashes 56-ball 100, rescues Shaheens with solo effort in Top End T20". Wisden. 18 August 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 1st T20I, Hagley Oval, Christchurch, March 16, 2025". ESPNcricinfo. 16 March 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I: New Zealand thrash Pakistan by 115 runs to seal series 3-1". India Today. 23 March 2025. Retrieved 11 September 2025.