Player Stats
Umar Zaib
Fast Bowler
Umar Zaib is a promising all-rounder for the Pakistan Under-19 team, currently participating in the 2026 ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. He is primarily a right-arm fast-medium bowler who can also contribute as a reliable middle-order batter. Zaib was the only addition to the squad that won the 2025 Asia Cup, replacing spinner Mohammad Huzaifa to strengthen the pace attack for African conditions.
Player Profile
Born: September 10, 2008 (Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Role: All-rounder (Right-arm Fast-Medium / Right-handed Batter)
Major Teams: Pakistan U19, Abbottabad Region U19
Career Highlights & Performance
Umar Zaib entered the 2026 World Cup as one of Pakistan’s most in-form bowlers following a dominant display in the pre-tournament Tri-Series.
Tri-Series Match-Winner (Jan 2, 2026): In a crucial match against Afghanistan in Harare, Zaib produced a career-best performance, taking $5/31$. His spell dismantled the Afghan middle order and secured Pakistan’s place in the Tri-Series final. He was rightfully named Player of the Match.
Versatile Opener/Finisher: While often listed as a middle-order batter, he has the versatility to open the innings if needed. West Indies U19 coach Rohan Nurse recently identified him as one of the three “toughest” and most exciting players in the Pakistan lineup to watch during this World Cup.
2026 World Cup Opener: He was part of the playing XI against England on January 16, 2026, where he provided support to the main strike bowlers, though the team ultimately fell short in the chase.
Farhan Yousaf (C)
Batter
Mohammad Shayan
Wicket-Keeper
Ali Hasan
Batter
Sameer Minhas
Batter
Niqab Shafiq
Bowler
Mohammad Sayyam
Bowler
Huzaifa Ahsan
All-Rounder
Hamza Zahoor
Wicket-Keeper
Usman Khan
Batter
Umar Zaib
All-Rounder
Abdul Subhan
All-Rounder
Daniyal Ali
Bowler
Ahmed Hussain
All-Rounder
Momin Qamar
Bowler
Ali Raza
Bowler