India- IPL runs
- 117
- Average
- 8.36
- Strike rate
- 83.0
- Highest
- 23
Career
Zaheer Khan was the most complete Indian fast bowler of his generation and the spearhead of the attack that won the 2011 World Cup. Left-arm, around 135 kph at his peak, he was defined less by raw pace than by control of both conventional and reverse swing.
A season at Worcestershire in 2006 followed a period out of the side and transformed him: he returned with a fuller length, a more disciplined line and a mastery of the older ball that made him India's most dangerous bowler in the final third of an innings. The 2007 Test series in England, where he exploited reverse swing repeatedly, was the clearest demonstration.
He was joint-leading wicket-taker at the 2011 World Cup and remains among India's most successful fast bowlers in Test cricket.
Highlights
- Joint-leading wicket-taker at the 2011 Cricket World Cup
- Central to India's 2007 Test series win in England through reverse swing
- One of India's most successful fast bowlers in Test cricket
- Rebuilt his career after a county season with Worcestershire in 2006
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testfrom 2001 | 60 | 85 | 930 | 75 | 13.10 | 51.3 | 0 | 3 |
| ODIfrom 2002 | 132 | 63 | 531 | 34* | 12.35 | 71.3 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 15 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 6.50 | 130.0 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL | 99 | 32 | 117 | 23* | 8.36 | 83.0 | 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.
Questions
About Zaheer Khan
How many IPL runs has Zaheer Khan scored?
Zaheer Khan has scored 117 runs in the IPL across 8 seasons, averaging 8.36 at a strike rate of 82.98. The highest score is 23.
Which IPL teams has Zaheer Khan played for?
Zaheer Khan has appeared for Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.
What is Zaheer Khan's playing style?
Zaheer Khan is a right-hand bat who bowls left-arm fast medium, listed as a bowler.
What type of bowler was Zaheer Khan?
A left-arm fast-medium bowler who could swing the ball both conventionally with the new ball and in reverse with the old one, which made him effective across all phases of an innings.
What was Zaheer Khan's role in the 2011 World Cup?
He led India's attack and finished as joint-leading wicket-taker of the tournament, bowling in both the powerplay and at the death.
Why was Zaheer Khan's county stint significant?
His 2006 season with Worcestershire came after he lost his India place. He returned with better control and command of reverse swing, and became the leader of the attack.
Which IPL teams did Zaheer Khan play for?
He played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils across his IPL career.
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.