| Full Name | Shan Masood Khan |
| Age | 36 |
| Date of Birth | 14 October 1989 |
| Birthplace | Kuwait |
| Batting Style | Left Handed Bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-Arm Medium Fast |
| Playing Role | Batter |
| PSL Team | Multan Sultans (2026) |
| ODI Debut | 26 January 2013 — vs India, Chennai |
| T20I Debut | 24 March 2012 — vs Bangladesh, Mirpur |
| Test Debut | 13 October 2013 — vs South Africa, Dubai |
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | NO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 9 | 9 | 163 | 50 | 18.11 | 69.66 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Test | 44 | 84 | 2,550 | 156 | 30.72 | 52.21 | 6 | 13 | 244 | 25 | 1 |
| T20I | 19 | 17 | 395 | 65 | 30.38 | 121.91 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 7 | 4 |
M: Matches Inn: Innings HS: Highest Score Avg: Average SR: Strike Rate NO: Not Outs
| Format | M | O | W | BB | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Test | 44 | 24 | 2 | 1/6 | 46 | 3.83 | 0 |
| T20I | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
M: Matches O: Overs W: Wickets BB: Best Bowling Econ: Economy Rate
Source: ICC · Updated May 2026
Shan born in Kuwait and raised with strong Pakistani parents, he chose to represent Pakistan at the international level and has developed into one of the country’s most dependable left-handed opening batters in Test cricket. He Known for his calm temperament, solid technique, and patience at the crease. Shan has become a key figure in Pakistan’s red-ball and yet leading in front in 2026.
Shani made his first-class debut in 2007 for Hyderabad and quickly impressed with amazing performances in domestic cricket. His breakthrough came when he earned a Test debut against South Africa in 2013. In his very first Test innings, Shan scored a composed 75 runs inning and made Pakistan’s memorable victory.
As far as other cricket formats he despite showing early promise. Shani struggled to cement his place in the national side during the initial years of his career. He returned back strongly during Pakistan’s 2015 tour of Sri Lanka, where he scored his maiden Test century at Pallekele and stitched together a massive partnership with Younis Khan. That innings highlighted his ability to handle pressure in overseas conditions.
Several years, Shan continued to improve his cricket strategies and shot selection. His career-defining performances came between 2019 and 2021, including memorable centuries against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and England. His century at Old Trafford in 2020 was brilliant as he became the first Pakistan opener since Saeed Anwar to score a Test hundred in England.
As far as other cricket formats he despite showing early promise. Shani struggled to cement his place in the national side during the initial years of his career. He returned back strongly during Pakistan’s 2015 tour of Sri Lanka, where he scored his maiden Test century at Pallekele and stitched together a massive partnership with Younis Khan. That innings highlighted his ability to handle pressure in overseas conditions.
By 2026, Shan Khan Masood has established himself as a senior cricketer in Pakistan cricket team and continues to lead from the front in Test matches. He has an important performances in the Bangladesh Test series. Alongside his batting contributions his leadership qualities, soft spoken and experience have made him one of Pakistan’s most respected red-ball cricketers of the modern era.
Shan has played 44 Tests scoring 2,550 runs at an average of 30.72. He has 6 centuries and 13 fifties. His highest score is 156 against England at Old Trafford in 2020.
As of May 2026, Shan is ranked 422nd in Tests in the ICC batting rankings. He does not have an active ODI or T20I ranking due to limited appearances.
Shan plays for Multan Sultans in PSL 2026.
Yes. Shan is the Pakistan Test captain in 2026. Shaheen Afridi leads in ODIs and Salman Ali Agha in T20Is.
Shani highest score is 156, made against England at Old Trafford in 2020. He has scored 6 Test centuries and 13 fifties in 44 Test matches.
