Junaid Siddiqui is a Canadian national-level cricket player born on 25 March 1985. He is a 39-year-old Pakistani-born cricketer who plays as a right-handed batsman and bowls leg-break-style for the Canadian squad this World Cup season 2024.
He played street cricket on the Karachi streets before he moved down to lanes of Toronto at the age of 13. Siddiqui is all ready to demonstrate his well-known aggressive playing style while batting during his country’s first-ever participation in the T20 World Cup. He is also eager to showcase his unique celebration named “X”, a unique celebration he does whenever he takes up any wicket.
| Full Name | Junaid Siddiqui |
| Born | 25 March 1985 (age 39) |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Sind, Pakistan |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Legbreak |
| Role | All-rounder |
| National side | Canada |
| ODI debut | 7 August 2011 v Afghanistan |
| Last ODI | 23 January 2014 v Scotland |
| T20I debut | 13 March 2012 v Netherlands |
| Last T20I | 21 February 2022 v Nepal |
Junaid Siddiqui T20 World Cup Overview
Junaid Siddiqui will debut in this World Cup season and has not played for any team side before this T20 World Cup 2024. This was the first time that he would be playing in the World Cup along with the first-time debut of the team as well. so the records and stats will be updated in the upcoming days.
Junaid Siddiqui: Overall Stats in Tests, T20Is, ODIs, and IPL
Batting stats
| Format | M | Inns | NO | R | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 11 | 10 | 3 | 74 | 25 | 10.57 | 167 | 44.31 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| T20Is | 22 | 8 | 3 | 51 | 21 | 10.2 | 45 | 113.33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Bowling stats
| Format | M | In | B | R | W | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ. | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 11 | 11 | 502 | 371 | 5 | 1/20 | 1/20 | 74.2 | 4.43 | 100.4 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 22 | 22 | 427 | 400 | 15 | 3/10 | 3/10 | 26.66 | 5.62 | 28.4 | 0 | 0 |
Junaid Siddiqui career stats: overview of T20I
Junaid Siddiqui, a Canadian cricketer, has had a notable T20 International career spanning from 2012 to 2024. Siddiqui took 15 wickets, with his best performance being 3 wickets for just 10 runs. His bowling average stood at 26.66. Beyond his primary roles, he also demonstrated his fielding abilities with 2 catches.
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
| Career Total | 33 | 18 | 6 | 125 | 25 | 10.42 | 212 | 65.86 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
The overall analysis of his performance shows an average difference of -14.44 between his batting and bowling, underscoring his stronger impact as a bowler for the Canadian team.
Last 10 T20 Innings
| Bat1 | Wkts | Runs conceded | Opponent | Ground | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNB | 1 | 24 | United Arab Emirates | Sheikh Zayed Stadium | 27 Oct 2019 |
| DNB | 1 | 14 | Bahamas | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | 07 Nov 2021 |
| DNB | 1 | 0 | Belize | Coolidge Cricket Ground | 08 Nov 2021 |
| DNB | 0 | 11 | Argentina | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium | 13 Nov 2021 |
| DNB | 1 | 16 | Panama | Coolidge Cricket Ground | 13 Nov 2021 |
| DNB | 1 | 13 | Philippines | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Ministry Turf 2 | 18 Feb 2022 |
| DNB | 0 | 17 | Oman | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Ministry Turf 1 | 19 Feb 2022 |
| 2 | 0 | 8 | Nepal | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Ministry Turf 1 | 21 Feb 2022 |
| DNB | 1 | 27 | Ireland | New York | 7 Jun 2024 |
| DNB | 0 | 28 | Pakistan | New York | 11 Jun 2024 |
| 2 | – | – | Netherlands | The Hague | 11 Aug 2024 |
| 5 | – | – | Netherlands | Rotterdam | 17 Aug 2024 |
Awards and achievements
Scored 50 on Debut: Achieved a half-century in his first match, showcasing his talent right from the start.
Highest Scores on Debut: He is one of the players to record the highest scores in the debut match.
Player of the Match Awards: Earned multiple Player of the Match awards, highlighting his impactful performances in crucial games.
Scored more than 50% of the team’s total in an inning.
Current Rankings, ICC Ranking
| Format | Batting | Bowling | All-Rounder |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | – | – | – |
| ODI | – | – | – |
With the T20 World Cup beginning on 2 June 2024, all eyes are on Canada and its players as they have made it to the tournament for the first time since its inaugural in the year 2007. Stay with us for future updates regarding all the stats as they are changing for sure.
