Ahmed Daniyal who is a Muslim by religion is a young and upcoming Pakistani bowler who is currently making headlines after bowling 146 kmph on his international debt, find out more below
Ahmed made his fiery debut on the international stage during the second T20I against Bangladesh.
Who is Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Daniyal: Biography, age, height, religion, stats, bowling speed and fastest ball
Ahmed Daniyal clocked 146 kph in his first-ever international game. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wx8YP9YjTU
— junaiz (@Cricjunaizdaily) July 22, 2025
AHMED DANIYAL – DREAM DEBUT 🇵🇰
17 off 11 with the bat when Pakistan needed 46 off 24
2/23 with the ball 🔥
A bright sign for Pakistan’s future! pic.twitter.com/6N75nDG5BK
— junaiz (@Cricjunaizdaily) July 22, 2025
The youngster’s raw pace immediately drew comparisons to Shoaib Akhtar. While he’s just getting started, Daniyal’s debut signals serious potential.
Ahmed Daniyal bowls 146 kmph on international debut
Ahmed Daniyal recently stepped up in the second T20I against Bangladesh, coming on as a replacement for leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed. Pakistan initially lost in the first match, and Ahmad instantly made an immediate impact, taking two wickets for 23 runs in his four overs. Daniyal peaked in his performance with a 146 kmph throw in the first over, catching everyone’s attention. The performance sparked all kinds of excitement among fans and commentators, as many compared him to legendary Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar.
Ahmed Daniyal biography
Ahmed Daniyal who is a Muslim by religion, is an upcoming Pakistani professional cricketer who was born on July 3, 1997, in Lahore. He mainly plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a right-handed batter who has played for a range of domestic and franchise teams over the years. He has so far played for Lahore Qalandars, Central Punjab, Lahore Region Whites, Nurpur Lions, Eshaal Associates, Pakistan Shaheens, and Peshawar Zalmi.
He can persistently bowl at the 140 kmph mark with his fastest delivery being 146 kmph in international cricket.
Full Name. Ahmed Daniyal ; Born. July 03, 1997 ; Age. 28y 20d ; Batting Style. Right hand Bat ; Bowling Style. Right arm Medium fast
Ahmed Daniyal on T20I debut.
– 4 Overs.
– 23 Runs.
– 2 Wickets.
– Bowled at 146 KPH.
– And 17 off 11 with the bat when Pakistan needed 46 off 24.Couldn’t crossed the line but still there is a lot to cheer about. Take a bow young lad.#PakvsBan pic.twitter.com/lvTFWhRLcJ
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) July 22, 2025
Age and height
Ahmed Daniyal is currently 28 years old, and stands 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Career and stats
Prior to making his international debut, Daniyal played 37 T20 matches, picking up 36 wickets at an average of 31.16. He has so far played in different domestic leagues and tournaments for different teams like Central Punjab, Lahore Qalandars, Lahore Region Whites, Nurpur Lions, Eshaal Associates, Peshawar Zalmi, and Pakistan Shaheens. He has notably earned a reputation for being a dependable death-overs bowler and regularly clocks speeds of over 140 kmph in domestic circuits.
Playstyle
Ahmed Daniyal mainly relies on his sheer pace and disciplined line and length. He has a natural aggression and willingness to attack the stumps, which make him a threat, especially in T20 cricket.
Top 10 all-time fastest bowlers
While Ahmed Daniyal’s performances have been impressive, given below is a list of the top 10 all-time fastest bowlers:
| Rank | Bowler | Country | Speed (kmph) | Speed (mph) |
| 1 | Shoaib Akhtar | Pakistan | 161.3 | 100.23 |
| 2 | Shaun Tait | Australia | 161.1 | 100.1 |
| 3 | Brett Lee | Australia | 160.8 | 99.9 |
| 4 | Jeff Thomson | Australia | 160.6 | 99.8 |
| 5 | Mitchell Starc | Australia | 160.4 | 99.7 |
| 6 | Andy Roberts | West Indies | 159.5 | 99.1 |
| 7 | Fidel Edwards | West Indies | 157.7 | 97.9 |
| 8 | Mitchell Johnson | Australia | 156.8 | 97.4 |
| 9 | Mohammad Sami | Pakistan | 156.4 | 97.1 |
| 10 | Shane Bond | New Zealand | 156.4 | 97.1 |
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