Pakistan · Bowling all-rounder

Jahandad Khan: Age, 7/65, Pakistan and PSL Career

Jahandad Khan is a 23-year-old Pakistani bowling all-rounder from Rawalpindi who bats left-handed and bowls left-arm medium-fast. He reached Pakistan's T20I side in November 2024 after emerging with Rawalpindi, Lahore Qalandars and Pakistan Shaheens, and his first eight internationals produced seven wickets. His domestic record includes a first-class 7/65, while 2026 brought six wickets each for Karachi Region Blues in the National T20 Cup and Quetta Gladiators in the PSL. One biographical detail needs a clear caveat: PCB's current player page gives 10 June 2003 as his birth date, while several established databases give 16 June. Both dates make him 23 at this cutoff, so the disagreement is reported rather than silently resolved.

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Left-handedLeft-arm medium-fast bowlerBorn 10 or 16 June 2003 (sources differ)

Current squadQuetta GladiatorsPakistan Super League · 2026 season and career records checked 3 September 2026

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Full nameJahandad Khan

Age23As of 3 September 2026

Date of birth10 or 16 June 2003 (sources differ)Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan

Batting styleLeft-handed

Bowling styleLeft-arm medium-fast

Career overview

Jahandad Khan cricket career

Born in June 2003 in Rawalpindi; aged 23 on 3 September 2026.

Left-handed batter and left-arm medium-fast bowler.

Made his Pakistan T20I debut against Australia on 18 November 2024.

Took a first-class career-best 7/65 against State Bank of Pakistan.

Claimed six wickets in four National T20 Cup matches in 2026.

Represented Quetta Gladiators in PSL 11 and took six wickets in five matches.

Career story

Jahandad Khan career and playing journey

Who is Jahandad Khan?

Jahandad Khan is a Pakistan international and domestic bowling all-rounder from Rawalpindi. Left-arm medium-fast bowling is his main skill, while his left-handed batting has given teams a lower-order option capable of changing the pace of an innings.

His senior career accelerated during 2023 and 2024. Rawalpindi gave him first-class and List A opportunities, Lahore Qalandars selected him for the Pakistan Super League, and Pakistan Shaheens used him in development cricket. Pakistan then handed him a T20I debut in Australia in November 2024.

The name requires careful identification because PCB's historical database also contains an older Faisalabad-born Jahandad Khan. The international covered here is the Rawalpindi-born player from 2003, identified by his Pakistan cap, left-arm pace and recent teams.

How old is Jahandad Khan?

Jahandad Khan was 23 on 3 September 2026. The exact day of birth is disputed across otherwise credible cricket records: PCB's current player page lists 10 June 2003, while CricketArchive, ESPN-linked records, Cricket Australia and several major score services list 16 June 2003.

The conflict does not affect his age at this cutoff, but it should not be hidden behind false certainty. Rawalpindi is consistently recorded as his birthplace, and the matching bowling style, international appearances and recent teams confirm that the sources refer to the same young Pakistan all-rounder.

A future correction from PCB or a stronger primary biographical record may settle the six-day difference. Until then, the honest answer is June 2003, aged 23, with both published dates acknowledged.

What is Jahandad Khan's playing role?

Jahandad is primarily a left-arm medium-fast bowler who can contribute as a left-handed lower-order batter. The balance of his senior workload supports the label bowling all-rounder rather than batting all-rounder.

His bowling value comes from offering a different angle to right-arm pace attacks. Match situations have asked him to bowl both attacking and difficult overs, so wickets, economy and phase of use need to be considered together. His first eight T20Is produced seven wickets but also an economy rate of 11.72, evidence of impact mixed with the cost of a small, demanding international sample.

His batting has been used more selectively. The unbeaten 45 for Lahore Qalandars in 2024 remains the clearest example of his power, but domestic first-class and List A figures show that he is still building consistency rather than operating as a specialist top-order batter.

How did Jahandad Khan come through Pakistan's cricket pathway?

Jahandad appeared in Northern's under-19 structure and was included among PCB junior-contract and pathway-programme players before reaching senior regional cricket. Those programmes placed him in a national development pool, but selection alone did not guarantee a professional career.

Rawalpindi provided the bridge into senior domestic cricket. He made his first-class debut against Karachi Whites in October 2023 and his List A debut against FATA in November. The quick move across formats allowed selectors to assess both sides of his game: the stamina required for longer bowling spells and the power needed in limited-overs cricket.

Pakistan Shaheens later added another level of exposure. In the 2024 Top End T20 series, PCB highlighted his contribution as the side recorded its first win, strengthening a pathway that soon led to a senior Pakistan squad.

What made Jahandad Khan's 7/65 important?

Jahandad's 7/65 against State Bank of Pakistan in the 2023/24 President's Trophy is his best first-class innings return. It was his first five-wicket haul and remains the strongest single bowling performance in his senior record.

Seven wickets in an innings matter because they show more than one successful spell or matchup. A bowler has to keep returning, dismiss batters at different stages and carry a large share of the innings workload. The figures also arrived early in Jahandad's first-class career, revealing red-ball potential before his international selection.

The achievement should still be read inside a limited first-class sample. A career-best can demonstrate ceiling, while season aggregates reveal repeatability. Through the 2025/26 season, his record stood at 29 first-class wickets, including 18 during that Quaid-e-Azam Trophy campaign.

Why did Jahandad Khan's 45 for Lahore Qalandars stand out?

Jahandad made an unbeaten 45 from 17 balls for Lahore Qalandars against Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2024. He hit three fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 264.70, lifting Lahore to 187/7 after being promoted to number five.

The innings did not produce a victory, but it changed the shape of Lahore's total. Jahandad shared a 45-run fifth-wicket partnership with Sikandar Raza and showed that his batting could be more than a few late swings.

It remains a career highlight rather than proof of a settled batting level. Lower-order players receive irregular opportunities, and one unbeaten innings can heavily influence a small average. Its real value is tactical: it showed a franchise that Jahandad could extend the batting order when the top half failed.

When did Jahandad Khan make his Pakistan debut?

Jahandad made his T20I debut against Australia in Hobart on 18 November 2024. Pakistan had named him for the Australia and Zimbabwe tours, and the third Australia T20I became his first senior international appearance.

He entered during a difficult tour and immediately faced the sharper pace and shorter decision time of international cricket. The debut was important as a selection milestone, but his early international record is better judged across the following Zimbabwe, South Africa and New Zealand matches than from one game.

His eighth and most recent T20I at this cutoff came against New Zealand in Wellington on 26 March 2025. He had not added another international appearance by 3 September 2026, so the eight-match line remains a completed historical snapshot rather than a live projection.

What happened in Jahandad Khan's 2/30 against Zimbabwe?

Jahandad took 2/30 in four overs against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on 5 December 2024, his best T20I figures through the current cutoff. He dismissed Brian Bennett and Tashinga Musekiwa as Pakistan defended 132.

Zimbabwe won by two wickets from the final ball, so the spell belongs in the context of a close defeat rather than a match-winning claim. Jahandad's wickets helped prevent a comfortable chase and gave Pakistan a chance deep into the final over.

The performance also illustrated the two sides of his international role. He could create wickets against set or accelerating batters, but Pakistan's small total left little room for expensive deliveries. That tension appears again in his overall T20I economy.

What do Jahandad Khan's T20I statistics show?

Through 26 March 2025, Jahandad had played eight T20Is, scored 29 runs and taken seven wickets. His best bowling was 2/30, his bowling average 30.14 and his strike rate 15.42 balls per wicket.

The wicket strike rate shows regular breakthroughs for such a short career, while the 11.72 economy rate shows that those wickets were expensive. Both facts are true. Selecting only one would turn a mixed early record into either praise or criticism that the evidence does not support.

His batting sample is even smaller: five innings, 29 runs and a high score of 17. Pakistan mainly selected him for bowling depth, so the international batting line cannot yet answer whether the PSL 45 can become a repeatable contribution at the highest level.

How did Jahandad perform in the 2026 National T20 Cup?

Jahandad took six wickets in four matches for Karachi Region Blues during the 2026 National T20 Cup. His best return was 4/25 from 3.3 overs against Lahore Region Blues on 14 March.

That spell removed Qasim Akram, Nisar Ahmad, Mohammad Rizwan and another lower-order wicket as Lahore Blues were dismissed for 149. Shahnawaz Dahani also took four wickets, which matters to the match story: Jahandad was a joint driver of the collapse, not the only successful bowler.

The tournament aggregate was 15.3 overs, 157 runs and six wickets, an average of 26.17 and economy of 10.13. The four-for supplied the peak, while the complete row shows that run control varied across the short campaign.

What did Jahandad Khan do for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2026?

Jahandad played five matches for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 11, taking six wickets and scoring 33 runs. His strongest bowling spell was 3/35 against his former team Lahore Qalandars on 17 April, when Quetta won by six wickets.

He had already taken 2/8 in 2.3 overs against Rawalpindiz on 10 April, contributing to a 61-run Quetta win. Later, he dismissed Jason Roy against Karachi Kings, though David Warner and Rilee Hendricks then completed a nine-wicket chase.

Across the tournament he bowled 16.2 overs, conceded 161 runs and averaged 26.83 per wicket with an economy of 9.85. Those figures describe a useful but uneven five-match contribution. The six wickets should not be confused with his separate six-wicket National T20 Cup return.

How did the move from Lahore Qalandars to Quetta Gladiators change his role?

Lahore Qalandars introduced Jahandad to the PSL in 2024, where his most memorable early contribution came with the bat. Quetta Gladiators acquired him for the 2026 season and used him more clearly as a bowling option.

The contrast is visible in the scorecards. Lahore's 45 not out established lower-order hitting potential, while Quetta's 2/8 and 3/35 made bowling the headline. A franchise move did not change his permanent player identity or erase the earlier innings; it changed the team context and the opportunities available.

Quetta's acquisition price was reported as PKR 2.5 crore in auction coverage. That number describes the public player-auction transaction, not audited take-home pay, annual income or personal wealth.

What does Jahandad Khan's first-class record show?

Through the 2025/26 season, Jahandad had seven first-class matches, 191 runs and 29 wickets. His batting high score was 67 and his bowling best remained 7/65.

The bowling average of 25.17 is encouraging, but seven matches remain a small red-ball body of work. One seven-wicket innings naturally carries considerable weight in that aggregate, making future seasons important for judging repeatability across pitches and longer spells.

His 191 runs included one fifty. That contribution supports an all-rounder label, though the average of 14.69 places bowling clearly ahead of batting in the current first-class record.

What does Jahandad Khan's List A record show?

Through the 2025/26 season, Jahandad had played 29 List A matches, scored 364 runs and taken 46 wickets. His best bowling was 4/49, while his batting record contained two fifties and a high score of 63.

The format gives a broader sample than his T20I or first-class career. A bowling average of 26.39 and strike rate of 25.89 balls per wicket suggest regular wicket-taking, although the 6.11 economy reflects the attacking demands of modern 50-over cricket.

List A statistics are not ODI statistics. They include domestic 50-over matches and must remain separate from the international record. Jahandad had not played an ODI for Pakistan at this cutoff.

Did Jahandad Khan play in the 2026 National Champions Cup?

Pakistan Blues named Jahandad in the fixed playing XI announced for the National Champions Cup in Multan. However, the available completed scorecards reviewed for the event did not establish an appearance, so no runs or wickets are assigned to him from the tournament.

The distinction is important because the PCB announcement described set XIs, yet actual scorecards remain the record of participation. A late fitness issue, replacement or team change can separate a pre-tournament list from the players who took the field.

The safe career record therefore retains the squad selection without manufacturing a match line. If an official scorecard correction later identifies an appearance, the tournament and career totals can be updated together.

What are Jahandad Khan's main achievements?

Jahandad's main achievements are a Pakistan T20I cap, a first-class 7/65, an unbeaten PSL 45 and productive wicket bursts in two different 2026 T20 competitions. Each milestone demonstrates a different part of his all-round skill set.

His rise from PCB junior pathways to Rawalpindi, Pakistan Shaheens and the senior national side is also meaningful. He made his senior international debut at 21 and took seven wickets across his first eight T20Is.

In 2026, 4/25 for Karachi Region Blues and 3/35 for Quetta Gladiators showed that his wicket-taking survived a change of competition and team. Neither spell by itself proves international recall, but both strengthened the domestic evidence available to selectors.

What is known about Jahandad Khan's salary, net worth and family?

Public auction reporting placed Jahandad's 2026 Quetta Gladiators price at PKR 2.5 crore. That is the only defensible financial figure in the current record, and it should not be converted into a net-worth estimate or treated as guaranteed take-home income.

No audited filing or similarly dependable public source establishes Jahandad Khan's net worth, endorsements or total annual earnings. Online biography estimates are excluded because they rarely disclose a method and can confuse players who share the same name.

Reliable cricket sources do not establish a spouse, girlfriend or other relationship. His birthplace and playing career are public; private family and relationship claims are not added without clear, relevant and dependable reporting.

What should readers watch next in Jahandad Khan's career?

The next question is whether Jahandad can turn domestic wicket bursts into another Pakistan opportunity. His eight-match T20I record contains enough wickets to show impact, but the economy rate leaves a clear area for improvement.

Domestic selection can also expand his red-ball sample. The 7/65 shows a high ceiling, while only seven first-class matches make consistency over longer spells the more valuable future evidence.

For franchise cricket, batting position and bowling phase will remain as important as raw totals. A player used at number eight and in high-risk overs can affect a match without accumulating large season numbers, but completed scorecards must still support every claim.

Jahandad Khan records

Jahandad Khan career statistics and records

Batting, bowling and fielding figures are kept separate by competition and format.

T20I career through 26 March 20258matches

Batting

Innings: 5
Runs: 29
High score: 17
Average: 7.25
Strike rate: 85.29
Not outs: 1
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 8
Wickets: 7
Best bowling: 2/30
Average: 30.14
Economy: 11.72
Strike rate: 15.42
Balls: 108
Catches / stumpings: 1
5w / 10w: 0/0

First-class career through 2025/267matches

Batting

Innings: 13
Runs: 191
High score: 67
Average: 14.69
Strike rate: 86.42
Not outs: 0
100s / 50s: 0/1

Bowling & fielding

Innings: Recorded career innings
Wickets: 29
Best bowling: 7/65
Average: 25.17
Economy: 3.94
Strike rate: 38.24
Balls: 1,109
Catches / stumpings: 2
5w / 10w: 1/0

List A career through 2025/2629matches

Batting

Innings: 23
Runs: 364
High score: 63
Average: 19.15
Strike rate: 114.82
Not outs: 4
100s / 50s: 0/2

Bowling & fielding

Innings: Recorded career innings
Wickets: 46
Best bowling: 4/49
Average: 26.39
Economy: 6.11
Strike rate: 25.89
Balls: 1,191
Catches / stumpings: 10
5w / 10w: 0/0

National T20 Cup 20264matches

Batting

Innings: 3
Runs: 45
High score: 30
Average: 22.50
Strike rate: Tournament aggregate
Not outs: 1
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 4
Wickets: 6
Best bowling: 4/25
Average: 26.17
Economy: 10.13
Strike rate: 15.50
Balls: 93
Catches / stumpings: 2
5w / 10w: 0/0

Pakistan Super League 20265matches

Batting

Innings: 4
Runs: 33
High score: Tournament aggregate
Average: Tournament aggregate
Strike rate: 143.48
Not outs: Tournament aggregate
100s / 50s: 0/0

Bowling & fielding

Innings: 5
Wickets: 6
Best bowling: 3/35
Average: 26.83
Economy: 9.85
Strike rate: 16.33
Balls: 98
Catches / stumpings: Tournament aggregate
5w / 10w: 0/0

Career chronology

Debut and last listed match

PCB development

Debut

Northern under-19 and junior pathway

Last listed match

Pakistan Shaheens pathway by 2024

First-class

Debut

10 October 2023 for Rawalpindi v Karachi Whites

Last listed match

Seven-match record through 2025/26

List A

Debut

1 November 2023 for Rawalpindi v FATA

Last listed match

29-match record through 2025/26

Pakistan Super League

Debut

Lahore Qalandars in 2024

Last listed match

Five matches for Quetta Gladiators in 2026

Pakistan T20I

Debut

18 November 2024 v Australia

Last listed match

26 March 2025 v New Zealand

National T20 Cup

Debut

Karachi Region Blues in 2026

Last listed match

Six wickets from four matches

Career achievements

Career achievements and milestones

Made his Pakistan T20I debut against Australia in November 2024.
Took T20I best figures of 2/30 against Zimbabwe.
Claimed first-class best figures of 7/65 against State Bank of Pakistan.
Scored an unbeaten 45 from 17 balls for Lahore Qalandars in PSL 2024.
Took 4/25 for Karachi Region Blues in the 2026 National T20 Cup.
Finished the 2026 National T20 Cup with six wickets from four matches.
Took 2/8 and 3/35 for Quetta Gladiators during PSL 2026.
Recorded six wickets from five matches in his first PSL season with Quetta.

Reader questions

Jahandad Khan FAQ

How old is Jahandad Khan?

Jahandad Khan was 23 on 3 September 2026. Sources disagree between 10 and 16 June 2003 for the exact birth date.

Where was Jahandad Khan born?

Jahandad Khan was born in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.

What is Jahandad Khan's playing role?

He is a bowling all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls left-arm medium-fast.

When did Jahandad Khan make his Pakistan debut?

He made his T20I debut against Australia in Hobart on 18 November 2024.

What are Jahandad Khan's best bowling figures?

His first-class best is 7/65. His T20I best is 2/30 and his best in the 2026 National T20 Cup was 4/25.

How many T20I wickets has Jahandad Khan taken?

He had seven wickets from eight T20Is through his most recent international appearance on 26 March 2025.

Which PSL team does Jahandad Khan play for?

He represented Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2026 after beginning his PSL career with Lahore Qalandars in 2024.

How did Jahandad Khan perform in PSL 2026?

He took six wickets and scored 33 runs in five matches for Quetta Gladiators, with best bowling of 3/35.

What is Jahandad Khan's net worth?

No audited or similarly dependable public source establishes his net worth. A reported PSL auction price is not a net-worth figure.

Is Jahandad Khan married?

No dependable current source establishes a spouse or public relationship, so private-life claims are not repeated as fact.

Conclusion

Jahandad Khan's career already contains several distinct signs of promise: a Pakistan T20I cap, a first-class 7/65, lower-order power in the PSL and wicket bursts for Karachi Region Blues and Quetta Gladiators. Bowling remains the stronger part of his record, while the unbeaten 45 shows why teams continue to view him as more than a specialist seamer.

The next stage depends on consistency. Seven wickets in eight T20Is demonstrate breakthrough ability, but the economy rate shows why domestic control matters. More first-class matches, well-defined franchise roles and another national call-up would provide the evidence needed to judge how far his two-skill game can develop.