Imam-ul-Haq (born 22 December 1995) is a Pakistani international cricketer who represents the Pakistan national cricket team. A left-handed top-order batter, he is best known for scoring a century on his One Day International (ODI) debut against Sri Lanka, becoming the second batter for Pakistan and the thirteenth overall to achieve the feat.
Key facts
| Full name | Imam-ul-Haq |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 December 1995 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Sport | Cricket |
| National team | Pakistan |
| ODI debut | Against Sri Lanka |
| Notable feat | Century on ODI debut — 2nd for Pakistan, 13th overall |
| Central contract | Awarded by the Pakistan Cricket Board for the 2018–19 season |
Background
Imam-ul-Haq is a Pakistani cricketer who progressed through the domestic system to earn selection for the national side. He plays international cricket for Pakistan in formats overseen by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Career
One Day International debut
On his ODI debut against Sri Lanka, Imam-ul-Haq scored a century, becoming the second Pakistani batter to record a hundred on debut in the format. In the broader history of the format, he became the thirteenth player overall to achieve a century on ODI debut.
Central contract
In August 2018, the Pakistan Cricket Board awarded Imam-ul-Haq a central contract for the 2018–19 season. He was among 33 players named in that round of contracts.
Significance
Imam-ul-Haq's debut century placed him in a small group of batters to mark their entry into ODI cricket with a hundred, an achievement that drew attention to him early in his international career. His inclusion in the PCB's central contract list further reflected his standing within the Pakistan setup.
Related topics
- Pakistan National Cricket Team
- Pakistan Cricket Board
- One Day International
- List of Pakistan ODI Cricketers