Personal Information

Full Name Abdul Samad Farooq
Born October 28, 2001 Kala Kot, Jammu & Kashmir
Age 23 Years, 8 Months, 14 Days
National Side India
Batting Style Right Handed
Bowling Leg break
Sport Cricket

Ranking

Test ODI T20
Batting - - -
Bowling - - -

Man of the Match

Test ODI T20 World Cup CL
- - - - -

Career Information

Teams Played Jammu and Kashmir, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, DY Patil Group A
Career Span

Abdul Samad Farooq Overall Stats

Batting & Fielding Performance

M I N/O R HS 100s 50s 4s 6s AVG S/R CT ST Ducks R/O
First-class
29 45 5 1610 128 v JHA 6 6 140 83 40.25 97.33 30 0 JHA 1214 3 0 4 - - -
List A
28 28 0 720 112 v MIZ 1 6 50 40 25.71 120.20 6 0 MIZ 1667 1 0 5 - - -
IPL
60 50 13 737 45 v PBKS 0 0 45 50 19.91 153.22 29 0 PBKS 1107 4 4 6 LSG Lucknow Super Giants LSG

Bowling Performance

I O M R W Best 3s 5s AVG E/R S/R Mtc
First-class
24 60.4 2 257 7 1/0 v TRP 0 0 36.71 4.23 52.00 19 4 - - -
List A
11 42 0 274 2 1/11 v MP 0 0 137.00 6.52 126.00 11 5 - - -
IPL
6 9.2 0 119 2 1/9 v PBKS 0 0 59.50 12.75 28.00 1 6 LSG Lucknow Super Giants LSG

Abdul Samad Farooq Profile

Abdul Samad, a promising young cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir, has been making waves in the Indian cricket scene with his explosive batting and potential to become a future star. Known for his hard-hitting abilities, Samad has quickly become a fan favourite, especially in the Indian Premier League, where he has showcased his talent on numerous occasions.


His journey began in the 2018-19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he made his T20 debut for Jammu & Kashmir, followed by his List A and First-Class debuts in the same year. His ability to clear the boundary with ease has made him a valuable asset in the shorter formats of the game.


Samad's IPL journey started in 2020 when he was picked up by the Hyderabad-based franchise for a modest sum of Rs. 20 lakh. Since then, he has become a regular feature in the team, contributing crucial runs in the middle order. In the 2024 IPL season, Samad played several impactful innings, including a quickfire 37 off 10 balls against Bengaluru, demonstrating his ability to change the course of a match in a matter of overs. His strike rate of above 145 in the IPL is a testament to his aggressive style of play, and with more than 35 sixes to his name, he has proven to be a game-changer in the T20 format.


While Samad's international career is yet to take off, his performances in domestic cricket have been noteworthy. In the Ranji Trophy 2024/25 season, he scored a magnificent 235 runs against Odisha, including a century and a half-century in the same match, showcasing his ability to play long innings. His first-class batting average of above 40 highlights his consistency and flair with the bat. Despite his prowess with the bat, Samad's leg-break bowling has been underutilized, with only a handful of wickets to his name across formats.


As he continues to hone his skills and gain experience, Abdul Samad is undoubtedly a name to watch out for in the coming years. His ability to perform under pressure and his knack for hitting big shots make him a potential match-winner for India in the future.