Khushdil Shah, a left handed batsman and part time spinner for Pakistan, is known for his aggressive batting in middle and lower order. Even with limited chances against India, Khushdil has shown some good signs in ODIs and T20Is so his selection for Asia Cup 2025 is worth watching.
He hasn’t played an Asia Cup game yet but what he’s done against India so far suggests he can really step up in an India vs Pakistan match.
ODI Stats and Records vs India
Khushdil has played only one ODI against India but he made an impact. He brought some steady intent to the middle order in a tough match.
ODI Batting Stats vs India
| Matches | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 38 | 38.00 | 97.43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
His 38 runs from 39 balls, 2 sixes shows he can score quickly without taking foolish risks—a skill Pakistan might really need in the Asia Cup.
ODI Bowling Stats vs India
Khushdil doesn’t bowl often but he did bowl his part time spin in that same ODI and did okay.
ODI Bowling Stats vs India
| Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.3 | 43 | 1 | 43.00 | 5.73 | 45.0 | 0 | 0 |
He took 1 wicket while giving up 43 runs, which is useful as a sixth bowling option—something Pakistan might need in close games.
T20I Stats and Records vs India
Khushdil Shah also played in 2 T20Is against India in 2022 but didn’t do much with the bat and didn’t bowl.
T20I Batting Stats vs India
| Matches | Innings | Runs | High Score | Average | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 16 | 14* | 16.00 | 88.88 | 0 | 1 |
His strike rate wasn’t great but Khushdil did remain not out in one game, adding some resistance near the end.
Asia Cup Stats and Records vs India
Khushdil Shah has never played in the Asia Cup before, but he’s in Pakistan’s squad for 2025. With his hitting power and useful off-spin, he makes the team deeper and more adaptable.
Asia Cup Career Summary
| Edition | Matches Played | Runs | Wickets | Notable Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* | 0 | – | – | Yet to debut |
Selected in squad; yet to play a match
Khushdil Shah’s stats against India might not be impressive but they show he can help out with both bat and ball. As he heads into the Asia Cup 2025 he gets a chance to make a name for himself in the India-Pakistan rivalry. If he steps up, Khushdil could be a big plus for Pakistan in the Asia Cup.
