Fakhar Zaman is a talented Pakistani cricketer known for his explosive batting at the top of the order. He was born on April 10, 1990, in Mardan, Pakistan. Fakhar is a left-handed opening batsman who made his international debut for Pakistan in 2017. He gained recognition for his incredible performance in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, where he scored a century in the final, helping Pakistan win the tournament.
Fakhar Zaman is known for his aggressive style of play and is a key player for Pakistan in limited-overs cricket. He has a reputation for his powerful strokes and ability to take on bowlers. His career has seen some ups and downs, but he remains a vital part of Pakistan's batting lineup. Fakhar has also played in various T20 leagues around the world, showcasing his skills on the global stage.
Off the field, he's a humble and dedicated cricketer who has earned the respect of fans and fellow players. His journey in cricket continues to be an interesting one, and he's considered one of Pakistan's promising talents in the sport.
In March 2017, he was named in Pakistan's limited overs squad for their matches against the West Indies.[36] He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Pakistan against the West Indies on 30 March 2017.[37]
In April 2017, he was named in Pakistan's One Day International (ODI) squad for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.[38] He made his ODI debut for Pakistan against South Africa in the Champions Trophy on 7 June 2017, scoring 31 runs.[39][40]
In the final against India, Zaman edged to the wicket-keeper, when he was on 3, but survived as it was a no-ball.After that, Zaman went on to score his maiden ODI century and helped Pakistan post a total of 338. With that, Zaman became the first batsman for Pakistan to score a century in an ICC event final.India batting second collapsed and Pakistan won the match by 180 runs to become the winners of Champions Trophy for the first time. Zaman was adjudged man of the match for his batting performance.Zaman and Azhar Ali's partnership in the match was 128 runs, making it the highest opening partnership in the Champions Trophy history for Pakistan, and the highest opening partnership in an ODI for Pakistan since 2009.
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