Sikandar Raza Butt (born 24 April 1986 in Sialkot, Punjab) is a Pakistani-born Zimbabwean international cricketer, who plays all formats primarily as a batting all-rounder. Raza made his ODI debut for Zimbabwe in May 2013 against Bangladesh and scored 3 runs, thus becoming the 116th player to appear for Zimbabwe in the format.
Born in Sialkot, Raza emigrated to Zimbabwe in 2001 along with his family. He soon became one of the best batsman in the domestic competition and caught the eye of the Zimbabwe selectors. The only problem was citizenship issues, which was granted in 2011.
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Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
Full Name: Sikandar Raza ButtDate of Birth: Apr 24, 1986, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
Major Team: Zimbabwe, Kalabagan Cricket Academy, Lahore Whites, Mashonaland Eagles, Northerns (Zimbabwe), Southern Rocks, Zimbabwe A, Zimbabwe High Performance XI
Playing Roll: All Rounder
Batting Style: Right
Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak
Education: Pakistan Air Force Public School Lower Topa
International Debut: 2013
Batting And Fielding Records
| Type | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 17 | 33 | 0 | 1187 | 127 | 35.97 | 2152 | 55.16 | 1 | 8 | 118 | 15 | 5 | - |
| ODI | 142 | 134 | 20 | 4154 | 141 | 36.44 | 4806 | 86.43 | 7 | 21 | 341 | 103 | 57 | - |
| T20I | 75 | 72 | 3 | 1359 | 82 | 19.70 | 1098 | 123.77 | - | 7 | 111 | 47 | 32 | - |
Bowling Records
| Type | M | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Eco | SR | 4W | 5W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 17 | 25 | 2657 | 1441 | 34 | 7/113 | 8/176 | 42.38 | 3.25 | 78.15 | - | 2 | - |
| ODI | 142 | 112 | 4610 | 3739 | 88 | 4/55 | 4/55 | 42.49 | 4.87 | 52.39 | 1 | - | - |
| T20I | 75 | 65 | 1091 | 1327 | 47 | 3/13 | 3/13 | 28.23 | 7.30 | 23.21 | - | - | - |
Career Statistics
Test Debut: Zimbabwe v Pakistan at Harare, 03-07, Sep 2013ODI Debut: Zimbabwe v Bangladesh at Bulawayo, May 03, 2013
T20I Debut: Zimbabwe v Bangladesh at Bulawayo, May 11, 2013
Latest Articles
Zimbabwe chase down Record 316 as beat Netherlands
Raza, Curran lead Punjab back to winning ways
Raza, bowlers power Zimbabwe to 31-run victory
Gill ton fires India to series whitewash
Raza, Kaia help Zimbabwe to a memorable win
Raza all-round show helps Zimbabwe to win
Raza and Waller puts Zimbabwe on top
Kiwis Strike Back With Ten Wicket Win
Kohli Leads India to Comfortable Win
Zimbabwe chase down Record 316 as beat Netherlands Raza, Curran lead Punjab back to winning ways Raza, bowlers power Zimbabwe to 31-run victory Gill ton fires India to series whitewash Raza, Kaia help Zimbabwe to a memorable win Raza all-round show helps Zimbabwe to win Raza and Waller puts Zimbabwe on top Kiwis Strike Back With Ten Wicket Win Kohli Leads India to Comfortable Win
