Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Date of Birth | 24/04/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza captained Zimbabwe to a 99-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening match of the Abu Dhabi ODI Tri-Series at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Zimbabwe posted 271 for 8 after being 24 for 3 early, and the win was Raza's first as Zimbabwe's ODI captain.
Raza became the first Zimbabwe player to pass 3000 runs in T20Is during the Super Eight match against India at the T20 World Cup 2026 in Chennai. He also became only the second player in the world to achieve both 3000 T20I runs and 100 T20I wickets.
Raza's younger brother, Muhammad Mahdi, died in Harare at the age of 13 after health complications related to haemophilia. Zimbabwe Cricket publicly expressed its condolences, and Raza shared a message of grief on social media.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sikandar Raza Butt |
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| Summary | Pakistan-born Zimbabwean international cricketer who plays primarily as a batting all-rounder in all formats. He moved from Pakistan to Zimbabwe with his family and later became a Zimbabwe citizen. He captains the Zimbabwe national side in T20Is and, since October 2026, in ODIs. |
Physical Stats & More
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
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| Bowling Style | Right-arm off break |
| Playing Role | Batting all-rounder |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Pakistan Air Force Public School, Lower Topa |
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Personal Life
| Citizenship | Granted Zimbabwean citizenship in 2011 |
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| Residence | Zimbabwe |
Family
| Parents | Moved to Zimbabwe with his parents |
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| Siblings | Younger brother, died on 29/12/2025 in Harare at the age of 13 |
Career
| Domestic Debut | First-class debut on 12/04/2007 for Northerns in the Logan Cup | ||||||
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| International Debuts |
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| Franchise Leagues | Has played in the BPL, IPL, ILT20, CPL and PSL, winning titles with Dubai Capitals, Trinbago Knight Riders and Lahore Qalandars | ||||||
| Captaincy | Leads Zimbabwe in T20Is | ||||||
| Notable Achievements |
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| ODI Captaincy | Took over as Zimbabwe ODI captain and led the side to a 99-run win over Bangladesh in the Abu Dhabi ODI Tri-Series opener on 17/10/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Once aspired to become a fighter pilot and gained a place at a Pakistan air force college, but an eye test ended that dream. | |
| 2. Became the first player to score five consecutive T20I half-centuries. | |
| 3. Zimbabwe fans adapted a local football chant to celebrate him at cricket matches. |
