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খাওয়াজা নাফায়

Khawaja Nafay is a promising young Pakistani right-handed batsman, known for his explosive T20 performances, who gained fame through viral social media clips before starring in leagues like the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Chattogram Challengers, Deccan Gladiators, and Quetta Gladiators. He's a right-arm off-break bowler and made his mark with record-setting innings, showcasing high potential as an exciting future prospect for Pakistan cricket, even debuting for Pakistan Shaheens. 

আরও
Full Name
খাওয়াজা মুহাম্মদ নাফায়
Born
February 13, 2002
Place Of Birth
করাচি, পাকিস্তান
Role
ব্যাটার
Batting Style
ডানহাতি
Bowling Style
ডানহাতি অফ ব্রেক
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স্ট্যাটস

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings · Match 37 T20 April 25, 2026 0 2 0 0 0.00
Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators · Match 30 T20 April 21, 2026 12 11 1 0 109.09
Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators · Match 23 T20 April 15, 2026 20 13 2 1 153.85
Quetta Gladiators vs Rawalpindi Pindiz · Match 18 T20 April 10, 2026 6 4 1 0 150.00
Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators · Match 13 T20 April 5, 2026 12 7 1 1 171.43
Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United · Match 9 T20 April 2, 2026 18 14 2 1 128.57

ম্যাচসমূহ

Quetta Gladiators Quetta Gladiators
Karachi Kings Karachi Kings
Lahore Qalandars Lahore Qalandars
Quetta Gladiators Quetta Gladiators
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Career Debuts

  • T20 Debut (Professional): Khawaja Nafay made his professional Twenty20 debut for Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on January 20, 2023, against the Khulna Tigers.

  • First-Class Debut: He made his first-class debut on October 26, 2024, for Quetta Region against Karachi Region Blues.

  • List A Debut: His List A debut was on October 5, 2024, for Eshaal Associates against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited. 

Career Highlights

He has a first-class century to his name, with a top score of 103*. His impactful performances in top franchise leagues have garnered significant attention, making him an exciting prospect for the future of Pakistan cricket. 

Records

  • PSL Record: Khawaja Nafay holds a unique Pakistan Super League (PSL) record for facing the fewest dot balls (just one) in an innings of 30 or more balls, which he achieved during his maiden T20 fifty (60 runs off 31 balls) against Lahore Qalandars on February 19, 2024.

Major Represented Teams

  • Domestic: Karachi Region U-16s, Karachi Zone VI U-19s, Karachi Region Blues, Karachi Region Whites, Omar Associates, Eshaal Associates, UMT Markhors

  • Franchise:

    • Overseas Warriors (Kashmir Premier League, 2022–present)

    • Chattogram Challengers (Bangladesh Premier League, 2023–present)

    • Quetta Gladiators (Pakistan Super League, 2024–present)

  • National A side: Pakistan Shaheens