Saim Ayub was born on May 24, 2002, in Karachi, Pakistan. He is one of the emerging stars in cricket and is known for his left-handed batting and right-arm medium-fast bowling. The journey from playing tape-ball cricket in Gulistan-e-Johar to representing Pakistan internationally highlights a remarkable career fueled by determination and passion for the game.
He began his professional career in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with Quetta Gladiators in 2021. Saim’s performances were remarkable during the 2023 season with Peshawar Zalmi, scoring crucial runs, including a blistering 73 in a knockout match. Internationally, he made his debut in T20Is against Afghanistan in 2023 and played a significant role in matches against New Zealand. In early 2024, he made his Test debut against Australia, demonstrating his versatility across formats.
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His domestic record is equally impressive, with standout performances such as a double century in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Across formats, he boasts an average of 44.08 in first-class matches and over 2000 runs in T20s with a strike rate of 141, cementing his reputation as a formidable top-order batter.
Financially, Saim has a net worth that is around INR 50 lakh, which has been majorly contributed by PSL contracts and other cricket money. With fame coming in, Saim keeps his life private, and his goal is to raise his game in cricket. He, with natural talent and effort, has been compared with legendary players and is also considered the future cornerstone of Pakistani cricket.
Saim Ayub Stats
Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | High Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes | Catches | Stumpings |
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Tests | 6 | 12 | 0 | 323 | 77 | 26.91 | 586 | 55.11 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
ODIs | 6 | 6 | 1 | 280 | 113* | 56.00 | 244 | 114.75 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
T20Is | 27 | 25 | 2 | 498 | 98* | 21.65 | 361 | 137.95 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 22 | 13 | 0 |
First-Class (FC) | 21 | 39 | 3 | 1,403 | 203 | 38.97 | 2,141 | 65.53 | 3 | 6 | 170 | 16 | 11 | 0 |
List A | 41 | 41 | 1 | 1,752 | 179 | 43.80 | 1,624 | 107.88 | 5 | 8 | 201 | 53 | 28 | 0 |
T20s | 89 | 87 | 4 | 2,297 | 98* | 27.67 | 1,603 | 143.29 | 0 | 14 | 234 | 115 | 39 | 0 |