Player profile

Saim Ayub

Batsman · PK

Born: May 24, 2002
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm offbreak
From: Karachi, Pakistan

Batting career

All formats

FormatMRunsAvgSRHS

List A341,47243.29106.28179

First-class161,23345.6771.19203

list a36421.3381.0128

T20I681,35621.19136.4298*

Test936420.2254.4977

ODI1875844.5999.87113*

T20832,20727.94141.9392

Bowling career

All formats

FormatMWktsEconOversBest

List A34155.8894.55/24

First-class1623.4347.01/18

list a304.7621.0

T20I68337.25101.03/25

Test945.535.42/101

ODI1895.0976.12/29

T2083278.1796.52/15

Recent performances

test form

2026-09-09Pakistan vs EnglandTest · Edgbaston, Birmingham0 (10) & 0 (1)0/58 (11.0 ov)

About

Player story

Saim Ayub is a stylish left-handed batter widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s most promising young talents. Known for his elegance and composure at the crease, Ayub made his international debut in March 2023 during a T20I series against Afghanistan in Sharjah. Despite a slow start to his international career, he showcased his potential with a fluent 49 against a strong Afghan bowling attack featuring Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Mohammad Nabi. He followed that up with another impactful knock — a composed 47 against New Zealand in Lahore, batting in the middle order. His contribution helped Pakistan secure a commanding 88-run victory in that match. In addition to his international outings, Ayub has gained valuable experience in franchise cricket across various leagues. With natural flair, a solid technique, and age on his side, Saim Ayub is seen as a long-term prospect for Pakistan’s white-ball setup and a player with the potential to become a mainstay in the national side.

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Asian Games 2026, IND vs PAK: Saim Ayub gives ‘rocking baby’ send-off to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in cricket gold medal match

2026-10-15T10:08:47Z