Fakhar Zaman Biography: Age, Navy Past, Records and Latest News

 

Fakhar Zaman is trending in India because of a quick start in Rawalpindi on 11 October, when Pakistan faced Sri Lanka in the second T20I. He is one of the more unusual cricketers to reach the top: a former navy sailor who became the first Pakistani to score an ODI double century. This biography covers his path, his records and where his career stands today.

Fakhar Zaman at a Glance

• Born: 10 April 1990 in Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Wikipedia
• Age: 36
• Role: left-handed opening batter who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox geosuperwisden
• Teams: Pakistan and Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League Wikipedia
• Nickname: “Fauji” geosuper
• Favourite cricketer: AB de Villiers geosuper

Early Life and the Pakistan Navy

Fakhar’s story starts in Mardan, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His first name means “pride.” His father had other plans for him than cricket, and he steered his son toward a stable career. Fakhar joined the Pakistan Navy as a sailor in 2007 after schooling and sea training at Pakistan Navy School, Bahadur. He kept playing cricket whenever he could. He played for the Pakistan Navy team between departmental matches, then eventually made the tough decision to leave the navy to focus on domestic leagues. In 2020, the navy gave him the honorary rank of lieutenant in recognition of his cricketing achievements. Fakhar Zaman (cricketer) +2

Domestic Rise

He moved through many domestic teams, including Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Habib Bank Limited and several Karachi sides, and finished as the second-highest run scorer in the 2016 Pakistan Cup. His big opening came through T20 cricket. A contract with Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League led to his selection for Pakistan’s T20I squad for the 2017 tour of the West Indies. Personal Information +2

International Debut and the 2017 Champions Trophy

He made his T20I debut against the West Indies on 30 March 2017 and his ODI debut against South Africa on 7 June 2017 in the Champions Trophy. The tournament changed his life. In the final against India, he scored 114, and he shared a 128-run opening stand with Azhar Ali, Pakistan’s highest in a Champions Trophy and their best in ODIs since 2009. Pakistan won by 180 runs and he was Man of the Match. He was the first Pakistani to score a century in an ICC event final. Personal Information +4

The Double Century

In July 2018 he made history again. He scored 210 not out against Zimbabwe, the highest individual score by a Pakistani in ODIs. He was also the first Pakistani to score an ODI double century. That month, his 91 against Australia in the tri-series final helped Pakistan win the T20I trophy. Fakhar Zaman – profile, career and stats +2

Test Career

His Test career has been short. He debuted on 16 October 2018 against Australia. That debut was strong: he scored 94 and 66 in Abu Dhabi. Overall he played only three Tests, with 192 runs and a top score of 94. Fakhar Zaman (cricketer) +2

More Big Innings

Fakhar is known for his big, quick innings. On 4 April 2021 he scored 193 chasing against South Africa in the second ODI before getting out. At the 2023 World Cup, he hit 11 sixes against New Zealand, breaking Imran Nazir’s record for the most sixes by a Pakistani in a World Cup innings. For Lahore Qalandars he remains the leading run scorer for 2026 with 401 runs. Fakhar Zaman (cricketer) +2

Career Stats Snapshot

Format	Matches	Runs	Best	Centuries
Tests	3	192	94	0
ODIs	79	3,335	210*	10
T20Is	86	1,761	91	0

These come from Wisden’s profile, which was updated in 2024, and the T20I row from a later copy of the same page. They are not current, so refresh them before publishing. wisdenwisden

Comeback in the Sri Lanka Series

Fakhar was left out of Pakistan’s T20I side for a time. He returned for the Sri Lanka home series along with Naseem Shah, under new captain Sahibzada Farhan, who replaced Salman Ali Agha. In the first T20I, he and Farhan put on 54 in the powerplay before he fell for 21 off 13. Pakistan chased 183 comfortably. Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Highlights 2026: Farhan, Sadaqat Help Green Shirts Clinch Clinical Victory +2

In the second T20I in Rawalpindi on 11 October, he made 22 off 17 balls with four fours before holing out to long-off off Maheesh Theekshana, ending an opening stand of 55. Pakistan went on to post 215 for 3, with Farhan scoring 73 and Maaz Sadaqat 96 off 51 balls. cricinfocricinfo

What Next for Fakhar?

At 36, Fakhar is one of the elder statesmen of Pakistan’s batting. Younger openers like Saim Ayub and Farhan are challenging him for places, but his match-winning ability in big games keeps selectors interested. His 2026 PSL form and his powerplay strike rate give him a case.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Fakhar Zaman? He is 36, born on 10 April 1990.

Where is Fakhar Zaman from? Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

What is Fakhar Zaman’s highest ODI score? 210 not out against Zimbabwe in 2018.

Was Fakhar Zaman in the navy? Yes, he joined the Pakistan Navy as a sailor in 2007.