Pakistan- IPL runs
- 2
- Average
- 2.00
- Strike rate
- 28.6
- Highest
- 2
Career
Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest recorded delivery in cricket, 161.3 kph to Nick Knight at the 2003 World Cup, and remains the only bowler to have officially broken 100 miles per hour. His long, accelerating run-up was itself part of the spectacle.
Injury and disciplinary problems meant he played far fewer matches than his talent suggested, but at his peak he was close to unplayable: he could reverse the old ball at extreme pace, and his spells against India and Australia in the early 2000s are among the most intimidating fast bowling of the era.
Highlights
- Bowled the fastest recorded delivery in cricket at 161.3 kph
- Only bowler officially recorded above 100 miles per hour
- Took two wickets in two balls against India at Kolkata in 1999
- Combined extreme pace with reverse swing at his peak
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testfrom 2001 | 11 | 17 | 203 | 47 | 14.50 | 44.3 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIfrom 2002 | 70 | 42 | 217 | 43 | 8.68 | 88.2 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 14 | 6 | 21 | 8* | 7.00 | 131.3 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 |
Figures marked with a year cover only part of this career — the ball-by-ball archive behind these numbers begins in 2001 for Tests and 2002 for One Day Internationals.
Indian Premier League
Season by season
| Season | Team | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | KKR | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 seasons | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2.00 | 28.6 | 0 | 0 |
Questions
About Shoaib Akhtar
How many IPL runs has Shoaib Akhtar scored?
Shoaib Akhtar has scored 2 runs in the IPL across 1 seasons, averaging 2 at a strike rate of 28.57. The highest score is 2.
Which IPL teams has Shoaib Akhtar played for?
Shoaib Akhtar has appeared for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
What is Shoaib Akhtar's playing style?
Shoaib Akhtar is a right-hand bat who bowls right-arm fast, listed as a bowler.
What is the fastest ball ever bowled?
161.3 kph, bowled by Shoaib Akhtar to Nick Knight of England during the 2003 World Cup. He remains the only bowler officially recorded above 100 mph.
Why did Shoaib Akhtar play relatively few matches?
Recurring injuries, particularly to his knees and ankles, along with disciplinary issues, restricted his availability throughout his career.
Why is Shoaib Akhtar called the Rawalpindi Express?
After his home city of Rawalpindi and the express pace he bowled at, marked by an unusually long and accelerating run-up.
Sources
- IPL figures computed from ball-by-ball records of every IPL match.
- International figures computed from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Biographical details compiled from public records.