Bilawal Bhatti (born 17 September 1991) is a Pakistani international cricketer who plays primarily as an all-rounder. He is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a right-handed lower-order batsman, and has represented Pakistan in One Day International (ODI) cricket.
Personal information
| Full name | Bilawal Bhatti |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 September 1991 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Role | All-rounder |
| ODI debut | 2013, vs South Africa, at Cape Town |
Career
International debut
Bhatti made his ODI debut for Pakistan against South Africa at Cape Town in 2013. He made an immediate impact in the match with contributions in both departments of the game, scoring 39 runs off 25 balls with the bat and taking 3 wickets for 37 runs with the ball, as Pakistan won the fixture.
Domestic cricket
In the final of the 2015–16 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Pakistan's premier first-class competition, Bhatti produced the best bowling performance of his first-class career. He returned innings figures of 8 for 88, and finished the match with overall figures of 11 for 95, his best match haul in the format.
Playing style and significance
Bhatti is regarded as a genuine all-rounder, capable of striking quickly with the bat in the lower order while contributing as a seam bowler with the new ball or in the middle overs. His debut performance against South Africa, one of the strongest sides of the era, marked him out as a useful all-format option for Pakistan, while his match-winning spells in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy underlined his importance in domestic first-class cricket.
Related topics
- Pakistan national cricket team
- Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
- List of Pakistan ODI cricketers
- Cricket in Pakistan
References
- "Bilawal Bhatti", English Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilawal_Bhatti
- Wikidata item:
Q4907591