Father: Shafiq Ahmed, Uncle: Arshad Ali
Abdullah Shafique is a promising right-handed top-order batter from Pakistan who has emerged as a key figure in the country’s Test setup since his debut in 2021. The 26-year-old from Sialkot made an immediate impact on the international stage, scoring a century on Test debut against Bangladesh at Chattogram, showcasing his composure and technique against quality bowling. His ability to convert starts into big scores has been a hallmark of his career, with five Test centuries including a career-best 201, and a first-class record that features 11 centuries in 50 matches at an average of 43.64. In white-ball cricket, Shafique has been a consistent performer for Lahore Qalandars in the PSL, amassing over 1,300 runs with nine half-centuries, and he has also represented Pakistan in ODIs with a century to his name. Known for his sound technique and ability to play long innings, Shafique represents a bright future for Pakistan’s batting lineup.
| Batting & Fielding | ||||||||||||||
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| Tests | 24 | 46 | 3 | 1610 | 201 | 37.44 | 3646 | 44.15 | 5 | 6 | 155 | 20 | 19 | 0 |
| ODIs | 27 | 27 | 2 | 737 | 113 | 29.48 | 944 | 78.07 | 1 | 6 | 67 | 19 | 14 | 0 |
| T20Is | 6 | 6 | 1 | 64 | 41* | 12.80 | 53 | 120.75 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| FC | 50 | 87 | 6 | 3535 | 232 | 43.64 | 6889 | 51.31 | 11 | 15 | 394 | 43 | 40 | 0 |
| List A | 42 | 42 | 3 | 1227 | 113 | 31.46 | 1519 | 80.77 | 2 | 9 | 121 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| T20s | 90 | 90 | 6 | 2524 | 102* | 30.04 | 1825 | 138.30 | 1 | 18 | 231 | 93 | 35 | 0 |
He is a right-handed top-order batter known for his sound technique and ability to anchor innings across formats.
In 24 Test matches, he has scored 1,610 runs at an average of 37.44, including five centuries and a career-best 201.
He made his Test debut for Pakistan against Bangladesh at Chattogram on November 26, 2021, scoring a century in his first innings.
In 50 first-class matches, he has scored 3,535 runs at an average of 43.64, including 11 centuries and 15 half-centuries.
In 27 ODIs, he has scored 737 runs at an average of 29.48, with one century and six half-centuries.
He has been a key player for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League, scoring over 1,300 runs with nine half-centuries.
Yes, his father Shafiq Ahmed and uncle Arshad Ali have connections to cricket, though he has carved his own path in the sport.
