Sarfaraz Khan is an Indian cricketer known for his prolific performances in domestic cricket and his recent entry into international Test cricket.
🏏 Personal Details
- **Full Name:**Sarfaraz Naushad Kha
- **Born:**October 22, 1997, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Indi
- **Batting Style:**Right-hande
- **Bowling Style:**Leg brea
- **Nickname:**Pand
- **Height:**5 ft 5 in (165 cm citeturn0search8
🏆 Domestic Career Highlights
Sarfaraz made headlines early by scoring 439 runs in a Harris Shield match in 200. He represented India in the Under-19 World Cups of 2014 and 2016, amassing 566 runs at an average of 70.75, including seven fifties—the most in U19 World Cup histor. In domestic cricket, he has been a standout performer for Mumbai, recording over 4,500 runs in 54 first-class matches at an impressive average of 65.61, with 16 centuries and a top score of 30* citeturn0search1.
🇮🇳 International Carer
Sarfaraz debuted in Test cricket for India on February 15, 2024, against Engln. As of April 2025, he has played six Test matches, scoring 371 runs at an average of 37.10, including one century (150) and three fifies citeturn0search1.
🏏 IPL Carer
Sarfaraz began his IPL journey with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2015, becoming the youngest player to feature in the league at that ie. He later played for Punjab Kings and Delhi Capias. Over 50 IPL matches, he has scored 585 runs at an average of 22.50, with a highest score of 67 and one half-cetury citeturn0search9.
🔍 Off-Field Ntes
Sarfaraz's career has seen its share of controversies, including an age-fudging allegation during his early years, which was later resled. He also faced disciplinary issues during his stint with the Mumbai Cricket Associton. However, his return to Mumbai's domestic team in the 2019–20 season marked a significant turnaround, with consistent high-scoring perforances citeturn0search2.
For more detailed statistics and information, you can visit his profiles on ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz.