Sufiyan Muqeem
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| Born | 15 November 1999[1] Pallandri, Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Left-arm wrist spin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Bowler | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ODI debut (cap 250) | 22 December 2024 v South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 8 August 2025 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 109) | 3 October 2023 v Hong Kong | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 14 September 2025 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Dolphins | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 25 January 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sufiyan Muqeem (born 15 November 1999) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays as a left-arm wrist spin bowler for the Pakistan national team. He represents Dolphins in domestic cricket and Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League.[2][3]
Sufiyan Muqeem hails from the Baithak Balouch town located in Pallandri Tehsil, Azad Kashmir where he played with tape ball but due do lack of facilities he later moved to Rawalpindi, playing club cricket and later first-class cricket.[4] He has played for the Sabih Azhar Cricket Academy.
Early career
In July 2023, Muqeem finished with figures of 3 for 66 in his ten overs in the final as Pakistan A defeated India A to win the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup.[5]
On 3 October 2023, he made his Twenty20 International debut for Pakistan against Hong Kong taking two wickets at the Asian Games.[6]
In January 2024, Muqeem underwent an operation on his left knee.[7]
In October 2024, he played as part of the Pakistan Shaheens at the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup who were defeated in the semi-final by Sri Lanka A.[8][9]
International career
In December 2024, during T20 International series against Zimbabwe, Sufiyan Muqeem delivered a record-equalling bowling performance, taking 5 wickets while conceding just 3 runs in a match. This remarkable feat matched the world record for the fewest runs conceded for a men's T20I five-wicket haul. His spell was instrumental in his team's victory and showcased his potential in international cricket.[10]
