| Full Name | Ayesha Zafar |
| Age | 31 |
| Date of Birth | 9 September 1994 |
| Birthplace | Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Batting Style | Right Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm Off Spin |
| Playing Role | Batter |
| Religion | Islam |
| ODI Debut | 24 October 2015 — vs West Indies, Gros Islet (Cap 72) |
| T20I Debut | 29 October 2015 — vs West Indies, St George’s (Cap 34) |
| T20I Best | 102 vs Bangladesh, July 2017 |
| ODI Best | 81 vs South Africa |
| T20 WC Squad | 2018, 2026 |
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 33 | 31 | 619 | 81 | 21.34 | 65.02 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 0 |
| T20I | 28 | 27 | 415 | 102 | 17.29 | 105.06 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 3 |
M: Matches Inn: Innings HS: Highest Score Avg: Average SR: Strike Rate
| Format | M | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 33 | 3 | 2/13 | 28.67 | 4.78 |
| T20I | 28 | 3 | 1/10 | 15.33 | 4.60 |
M: Matches Wkts: Wickets BBI: Best Bowling Avg: Average Econ: Economy
Source: ESPNCricinfo · Updated June 2026
Ayesha Zafar is one of the most quietly impressive cricketers in Pakistan women’s setup. Born on 9 September 1994 in Sialkot in Punjab, she is a right-handed batter who also bowls right-arm off-spin and has been contributing to Pakistan women’s cricket since 2015 with a consistency that does not always get the headlines it deserves.
What separates her from most cricketers at this level is a quiet determination to keep improving that has kept her relevant across more than a decade of international cricket.
She came through the Karachi domestic setup before moving to Sindh and later representing State Bank of Pakistan and Saif Sports Saga. Her debut in both ODIs and T20Is came in October 2015 against West Indies in the Caribbean, picking up her 72nd ODI cap and 34th T20I cap for Pakistan. She was not handed her chance until she was 21 and had already put in years of domestic work to earn it.
Her T20I century against Bangladesh in July 2017 remains the signature innings of her international career. She scored 102 in that match and became one of a small number of Pakistan women’s batters to score a T20I hundred. She was part of Pakistan’s squad for the 2018 ICC Women’s World T20 in the West Indies and has been a dependable presence in the middle order across multiple squads and tournaments since then. She also took the wicket of West Indies batter Shabika Gajnabi in a 2024 T20I in a key moment that helped Pakistan clinch a low-scoring encounter, demonstrating that her bowling is a genuine fifth-option weapon rather than a token contribution.
Her most recent standout performance came in May 2026 against Zimbabwe at home in Pakistan. She was the highest run-scorer in the T20I series with 151 runs as Pakistan won 3-0, and she was named Player of the T20I Series for her efforts. That performance in particular put her firmly back in the spotlight and helped earn her a place in Pakistan’s squad for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales. She played against Scotland on 9 June and against Sri Lanka on 6 June 2026, contributing wickets in both matches. She was also in action against India at Edgbaston on 14 June 2026 in one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.
At 31 Ayesha brings experience, calmness and versatility that Pakistan’s younger players are still developing. She is the kind of cricketer every successful team needs. One who has been there across the difficult series and the big tournaments, who does not panic and who finds a way to contribute whether the situation calls for runs, wickets or both.
Ayesha Zafar’s highest T20I score is 102 against Bangladesh in July 2017. Her highest ODI score is 81 against South Africa. She is one of a select group of Pakistan women’s batters to have scored a T20I century in international cricket. In the T20I series against Zimbabwe in May 2026 she was the highest run-scorer with 151 runs and was named Player of the Series.
As of June 2026, Ayesha Zafar has not publicly confirmed any marriage. She has kept her personal life completely private throughout her career and no verified information about a husband is available from any official or credible source. Her public profile is entirely focused on her cricket and her medical career.
Ayesha Zafar was born on 9 September 1994 and is 31 years old as of June 2026. She made her international debut for Pakistan in October 2015 at the age of 21 and has been an important member of Pakistan women’s squads across multiple ICC tournaments since then.
Ayesha follows Islam. She is a Pakistani Muslim cricketer from Sialkot in Punjab and her faith is part of her personal identity, though she has not made religious affiliation a prominent public topic during her cricket career.
Yes. Ayesha is part of Pakistan’s squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales. She played in the group stage matches against Sri Lanka on 6 June and Scotland on 9 June 2026, taking wickets in both. She was also part of the squad for Pakistan’s fixture against India at Edgbaston on 14 June 2026. Her strong T20I series against Zimbabwe in May 2026 where she scored 151 runs as Player of the Series played a key role in securing her place in the squad.
