LAHORE: Pakistan’s seasoned all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has emerged as the standout performer for the national T20 side in 2025, combining consistency with match-winning contributions across multiple series.
The 31-year-old left-arm spinner and left-handed batsman from Rawalpindi earned the full confidence of White-ball head coach Mike Hesson, delivering in both bowling and batting roles throughout the year. Nawaz’s year was defined by a string of impactful performances as in July 2025 vs West Indies (Florida): Claimed 7 wickets at 21.52, earning the Man of the Series award.
In August 2025 (Sharjah Tri-series vs Afghanistan & UAE): Scored 120 runs and took 10 wickets in 5 matches, once again finishing as the best player of the series. In November 2025 (Rawalpindi Tri-series vs Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe): Contributed 52 runs and 10 wickets, securing his fourth Player of the Series title of the year.
Across 26 T20 matches in 2025, Nawaz’s numbers underline his dominance. As he bowling 74.4 overs, 490 runs conceded, 36 wickets at 13.16 average — the highest tally for Pakistan in the format this year. In btting, he made 362 runs at 19.05 average, with a strike rate of 138.16. His highest score was 38 not out, and he struck 24 boundaries and 21 sixes, providing crucial lower-order firepower.
Nawaz’s all-round brilliance has not only cemented his place as Pakistan’s most reliable T20 performer in 2025 but also positioned him as a key figure heading into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. His ability to influence games with both bat and ball makes him indispensable in Pakistan’s white-ball setup, and his consistency across series reflects the maturity of a player at the peak of his career.
