Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/12/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceMewat, Haryana

Latest News about Shahbaz Ahmed

12/2025

Shahbaz Ahmed was named as a replacement for Axar Patel in India's T20I squad for South Africa's tour in December 2025. This selection marked his continued rise in international cricket after his earlier ODI and T20I debuts.

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Bio/Wiki

International Debut
ODI9 October 2022 against South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex
TestDid not play
T206 October 2023 against Bangladesh in Hangzhou
Jersey Number#21 (IPL)
Domestic/State TeamBengal, India A, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants
Batting StyleLeft-hand bat
Bowling StyleSlow left-arm orthodox

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9"

Educational Qualification(s)

B.Tech (completed during Covid lockdown)

Personal Life

Originally from Mewat (Nuh district), Haryana, he shifted to Palwal to pursue cricket training in his early years.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

Made domestic debut for Bengal in the 2018-19 season as a spin-bowling all-rounder.
IPL debut in 2020 with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), where IPL 2022 was his best season.
Played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants in subsequent IPL seasons.
Member of the Indian team that won gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
Named as replacement for Axar Patel in India's T20I squad for South Africa's tour in December 2025.
Scored a century against Haryana in the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy and another century against Punjab in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

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Cricket Ground
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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shahbaz Ahmed is a skilled cricketer playing for Bengal in Indian domestic matches.
2. Originally from Mewat, he shifted to Palwal to pursue cricket training in his early years.
3. Making his debut for Bengal in 2018, Shahbaz quickly became a vital player for the team.
4. The all-rounder caught attention for his standout performances and was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore during the 2020 IPL auction.
5. His ambition is to represent the Indian national cricket team in the future.
6. Dropped out of engineering studies to focus on cricket but completed his B.Tech degree during the Covid lockdown.
7. Known for his control with the ball and useful lower-order batting.
8. Achieved a best bowling figure of 7/57 in First-Class cricket against Punjab.
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