Fatima Sana Khan
Born: November 8, 2001, Karachi, Pakistan
Role: All-rounder (Right-arm medium-fast bowler, Right-hand batter)
Teams: Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team, Karachi, various domestic and franchise teams
๐ Career Highlights:
International Debut:
ODI: May 6, 2019, vs South Africa
T20I: May 15, 2019, vs South Africa
Known For: Her sharp seam bowling, consistent line and length, and ability to contribute valuable runs in the lower order.
Achievements:
Named ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year (2021).
One of the rising stars in Pakistan women’s cricket, often praised for her maturity and control under pressure.
Domestic & Leagues: Has represented Pakistan in major tournaments, including ICC Women’s World Cup and Women’s T20 World Cup, and played in leagues such as the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL)
๐ Career & Statistics (Recent / Comprehensive)
Full name: Fatima Sana Khan
Born: 8 November 2001, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Batting style: Right-handed
Bowling style: Right arm medium fast
Role: All-rounder (more emphasis on bowling)
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๐ Key Milestones & Achievements
In 2021, she took her first five-wicket haul in WODIs: 5/39.
In 2021, she was awarded ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year.
She has been signed as an overseas player for Barbados Royals in the Women’s Caribbean Premier League.
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๐ Recent / Career Statistics
From ESPNcricinfo and other records:
In the ODI format:
• Matches & bowling: She has played many matches across several series; her bowling average, wickets, best figures etc. are recorded in detailed stats.
• For example, in Pakistan domestic / Asia series: 20 wickets in 101 overs, average ~ 26.95 etc.
In T20Is:
• She's recorded several wickets with moderate averages and economy rates.
• Her batting contribution in T20Is has been more modest, often lower order.
ICC Rankings (as of recent):
• For bowling: she has a notable number of wickets and is ranked among Pakistan’s key bowlers.
• In 2025, her combined batting + bowling aggregates are tracked in ICC’s World Cup / tournament stats.
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๐ค Leadership & Recent Role
Captaincy: In 2024, she was named captain of the Pakistan Women’s T20 team for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, replacing Nida Dar.
She was also appointed to lead Pakistan’s team in the ODI World Cup 2025.
Ahead of a match vs India in the 2025 Women’s World Cup, she made a public statement that “records exist to be broken,” showing her confidence as captain.
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