Imad Wasim – Career, Stats, and Achievements
Introduction
Imad Wasim is a Pakistani all-rounder known for his slow left-arm spin and aggressive batting. He made his international debut in 2015 and played a crucial role in Pakistan's 2017 ICC Champions Trophy victory. His ability to control the run rate with his bowling and play valuable lower-order cameos makes him a key asset in limited-overs cricket.
Born on December 18, 1988, in Swansea, Wales, Imad moved to
Pakistan at a young age and grew up in Islamabad. Over the years, he has become a T20 specialist, playing in multiple franchise leagues worldwide.
Quick Facts – Imad Wasim
Full Name Syed Imad Wasim Haider
Date of Birth 18 December 1988
Age 36 years (as of 2024)
Birthplace Swansea, Wales
Nickname Maddy
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Batting Style Left-handed
Bowling Style Slow left-arm orthodox
Role All-rounder
International Debut (ODI) 19 July 2015 vs
Sri Lanka
T20I Debut 24 May 2015 vs
Zimbabwe
ODI Shirt Number 9
T20I Shirt Number 9
Imad Wasim Career Statistics
Format Matches Runs Batting Avg 100s/50s Best Score Wickets Bowling Avg Best Bowling
ODI 55 986 42.86 0/5 63* 44 44.47 5/14
T20I 75 554 15.82 0/1 64* 73 21.75 5/14
First-Class 77 3,702 40.68 6/20 207 141 31.14 8/81
List A 124 2,659 36.93 2/16 117* 130 35.90 5/14
First Pakistani spinner to take a five-wicket haul in T20Is (5/14 vs West Indies)
Best economy rate (4.00) for Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup
International Career Overview
Imad Wasim has been a consistent performer for Pakistan in limited-overs cricket. His accurate left-arm spin and hard-hitting batting have made him a crucial part of the team.
Key member of Pakistan’s 2017
ICC Champions Trophy-winning squad
Ranked among the top all-rounders in ODI and T20I rankings
Known for his ability to restrict runs in the powerplay
Imad Wasim in PSL and Franchise Cricket
Imad Wasim is regarded as a T20 specialist and has played in multiple leagues worldwide.
Pakistan Super League (
PSL) Career
Team Years Played Matches Runs Best Score Wickets
Karachi Kings 2016–2023 67 1,025 92* 48
Islamabad United 2024–Present – – – –
Captained Karachi Kings in multiple PSL seasons
Took the only five-wicket haul in a PSL final
T20 Franchise Teams Played For
• Pakistan Super League (PSL) – Karachi Kings, Islamabad United
• Caribbean Premier League (
CPL) – Jamaica Tallawahs
• Big Bash League (
BBL) – Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars
• The Hundred (UK) – Trent Rockets
• Bangladesh Premier League (
BPL) – Chattogram Challengers, Sylhet Strikers
• Lanka Premier League (LPL) – Galle Gladiators
• Abu Dhabi T10 League – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
• Major League Cricket (MLC) – Seattle Orcas
Helped Islamabad United win PSL 2024
Dominated the 2023 PSL season, scoring 404 runs at a strike rate of 170.46
Imad Wasim’s Playing Style
Imad Wasim is a bowling all-rounder who excels at restricting runs in the powerplay overs. He is also a capable finisher, known for his big-hitting ability.
Key Strengths
Economic left-arm spin – Can bowl tight overs in the powerplay
Lower-order hitting – Provides late acceleration in T20s
Versatile player – Performs well in different conditions
Leadership skills – Captained Karachi Kings and Islamabad United
Notable Records
First Pakistani spinner to take a five-wicket haul in T20Is
Best economy rate (4.00) for Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup
Led Islamabad United to the PSL 2024 title
Took the only five-wicket haul in a PSL final
Imad Wasim’s Retirement and Comeback
Imad retired from international cricket in 2023 but made a surprise comeback in 2024 for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. He later announced his final retirement in December 2024.
Retired in 2023 but returned for the 2024 T20 World Cup
Played a key role in Pakistan’s World Cup squad
Announced his final retirement from international cricket in December 2024
