| Full Name | Syed Mohammad Abdul Samad |
| Age | 28 |
| Date of Birth | 25 January 1998 |
| Birthplace | Faisalabad, Pakistan |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Playing Role | Middle-order Batter |
| PSL Team | Peshawar Zalmi |
| T20I Debut | 16 March 2025 — vs New Zealand, Christchurch |
| ODI Debut | 11 March 2026 — vs Bangladesh, Dhaka |
| List A Debut | 17 December 2016 — for PIA |
| First-class Debut | 26 September 2017 — for Faisalabad |
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 3 | 3 | 45 | 34 | 15.00 | 77.58 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| T20I | 5 | 4 | 66 | 44 | 16.50 | 113.79 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| List A | 35 | 33 | 1,037 | 130* | 33.45 | 80.13 | 2 | 5 | 80 | 27 | 15 |
| First-class | 18 | 33 | 456 | 59 | 13.81 | 42.14 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 2 | 21 |
| T20 | 41 | 35 | 531 | 48 | 18.31 | 152.58 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 34 | 26 |
M: Matches Inn: Innings HS: Highest Score Avg: Average SR: Strike Rate Ct: Catches
| Format | M | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T20I | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| First-class | 18 | 76 | 52 | 1 | 1/16 | 52.00 | 4.10 |
| List A | 35 | 18 | 13 | 0 | — | — | 4.33 |
M: Matches BBI: Best Bowling Innings Avg: Average Econ: Economy Abdul Samad is a part-time bowler used occasionally in domestic cricket.
Source: ESPNCricinfo · Updated May 2026
Abdul Samad is a Pakistani right-handed middle-order batter from Faisalabad, born on 25 January 1998. He is known for his aggressive intent and ability to clear the ropes, a skill that has made him a sought-after finisher in domestic and franchise T20 cricket. His clean ball striking and fearless approach in the death overs are the standout features of his game.
He started his journey in domestic cricket with a List A debut for Pakistan International Airlines in December 2016, followed by his first-class debut for Faisalabad in the 2017-18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Over the seasons he has represented several sides including Sui Northern Gas, Punjab and Peshawar Zalmi, building a reputation as a powerful lower-middle-order hitter.
One of his most memorable performances came in the 2025 Pakistan Super League, when his blistering 40 off just 14 balls at a strike rate above 285 powered Peshawar Zalmi to a record 120-run win over Multan Sultans. He was named Player of the Match for that knock and three catches. He carried that form into the Pakistan Shaheens setup, scoring an unbeaten 110 off 63 balls in the 2025 Top End T20 Series to rescue his side from a difficult position.
Samad made his T20I debut for Pakistan against New Zealand in March 2025 and impressed with a gritty unbeaten 44 in a low-scoring fourth match. He earned his ODI cap against Bangladesh in March 2026. He remains a promising power-hitting option as Pakistan look to build depth in their white-ball middle order heading into the 2027 World Cup cycle.
Abdul Samad is a Pakistani right-handed middle-order batter from Faisalabad, born on 25 January 1998. He is known as an aggressive power hitter and finisher in white-ball cricket and plays for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL.
Abdul Samad made his T20I debut for Pakistan against New Zealand on 16 March 2025 in Christchurch. He made his ODI debut against Bangladesh on 11 March 2026 in Dhaka.
Abdul Samad plays for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League. In the 2025 season he scored 40 off 14 balls against Multan Sultans and was named Player of the Match in a record 120-run win.
Abdul Samad is a right-handed batter who bats in the middle and lower-middle order. He is best known for his high strike rate and big hitting, with a T20 strike rate above 150 across his career.
His highest List A score is an unbeaten 130. He has also scored an unbeaten 110 off 63 balls for Pakistan Shaheens in the 2025 Top End T20 Series. His highest T20I score is 44 not out against New Zealand.
