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Zafar Gohar
Team flagPAK30 yrs
batting styleleft-arm orthodox spin Bowler

Zafar Gohar Profile, Career & Stats

Batting
Bowling

Zafar Gohar Recent Form

Batting

MDX vs NOR, First class0 (5)
MDX vs GLM, T20-Blast6 (9)
MDX vs HAM, T20-Blast0 (1)
MDX vs GLCS, T20-Blast10 (4) *
MDX vs LEIC, First class10 (24)
MDX vs NOR, First class9 (8)
MDX vs NOR, First class34 (62)
MDX vs SUR, T20-Blast2 (4)
MDX vs ESS, T20-Blast8 (8)
MDX vs GLM, T20-Blast7 (12)
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Bowling

MDX vs NOR, First class1-24
MDX vs GLM, T20-Blast2-43
MDX vs SUR, T20-Blast1-27
MDX vs KT, T20-Blast1-22
MDX vs GLCS, T20-Blast0-13
MDX vs HAM, T20-Blast0-47
MDX vs GLCS, T20-Blast3-54
MDX vs LEIC, First class1-30
MDX vs LEIC, First class0-43
MDX vs NOR, First class0-99
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Zafar Gohar Career Stats

Batting

FormatMatInnR100s50sHSSRAvgFoursSixesDuckRank
ODI11150015100.0015.0001----
Test1271003756.3535.50130----
PSL17839001386.679.7511----
T20-Blast23151310037101.5510.9273----
First class528316950108649.5823.2217919----
LIST A3026570046287.1625.91489----
T207426001583.8713.0001----

Bowling

FormatMatInnWEconAvgBest3W5WSRMaidenRank
ODI1125.4027.002/540030.00----
Test1104.970.000/159000.00----
PSL1716188.4021.610/213015.44----
T20-Blast2323218.3831.483/541022.52----
First class52881783.2733.666/96151461.76----
LIST A3030364.6535.444/386045.78----
T20714118.1631.912/150023.45----

Career Debut Information

ODI Debut
Pakistan vs England at Sharjah- November 17, 2015
Test Debut
New Zealand vs Pakistan at Christchurch- January 03 - 06, 2021
PSL Debut
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T20-Blast Debut
Kent v Gloucestershire St Lawrence Ground Canterbury, Kent United Kingdom, 24-5-2023
First class Debut
Northamptonshire v Gloucestershire County Ground, Bristol, 30-8-2021
LIST A Debut
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa v Central Punjab Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, 2-3-2022

Teams played for

Pakistan U19 Pakistan Lahore Qalandars Pakistan U23 Islamabad United

About Zafar Gohar

NameZafar Gohar
GenderMale
Birth1 Feb 1995
Birth PlaceLahore, Punjab
Height5 ft 11 in
NationalityPakistani
RoleBowler
Batsleft handed . lower order
Bowlsleft-arm orthodox spin . Spinner

On a late January afternoon in Lahore, a young Zafar Gohar adjusted his glasses, sized up a turning page of a book, and a subtly turning cricket ball. Born on 1 February 1995, his early cricketing life unfolded in Pakistan’s traditional academies, but his quiet discipline hinted at a player who would thrive without bluster. Spinner’s palms ready, he built an all-format career through patience, control, and incremental excellence.... continue reading

Player Bio

On a late January afternoon in Lahore, a young Zafar Gohar adjusted his glasses, sized up a turning page of a book, and a subtly turning cricket ball. Born on 1 February 1995, his early cricketing life unfolded in Pakistan’s traditional academies, but his quiet discipline hinted at a player who would thrive without bluster. Spinner’s palms ready, he built an all-format career through patience, control, and incremental excellence.

Gohar’s journey deepened when he moved to England as an overseas player for Gloucestershire in 2021, bringing precision to the county side. Over four seasons in Bristol, he became a workhorse: by the end of 2024, he had collected 300 first-class wickets at an average of about 31.5, with best innings figures of 7 for 79, including 20 five-wicket hauls and four 10-wicket matches. At the same time, he scored 2,538 red-ball runs at an average above 22, including a top score of 100 not out, evidence of a tail that could bat. His role at Gloucestershire went beyond spin; it was about adding experience and calm control to the bowling group.

That consistency led Middlesex to secure his services for the 2025 season, signing him as a locally qualified player, a status made possible through residency. The move wasn’t just administrative; it gave Middlesex a genuine all-format asset to strengthen both red-ball and white-ball squads. The club saw in him a mentor for younger spinners and a match-winner in tough conditions.

Internationally, Gohar made his ODI debut in November 2015 against England, picking up two wickets for 54 runs. Meanwhile, his Test debut came in January 2021 in New Zealand, where he conceded runs freely over 32 overs without success.

What stands out in Gohar’s game is his consistency, whether turning the ball sharply or holding it back as seam conditions eased. He mastered subtle flight variations, control of length, and the art of dot-ball pressure. He’s also a smart left-handed contributor with the bat, never flamboyant but often resolute when partnerships needed support.

At Middlesex in early 2025, he settled into his local status role seamlessly, anchoring spin plans in Division Two. His veteran presence at Lord’s and home grounds brought calm leadership to the bowling unit. He filled the spin-overs with accuracy and helped younger bowlers with field placements and preparation.

His T20 consistency earned selection with Oval Invincibles as part of their 2025 Hundred wildcard squad. While his exposure in the Hundred had yet to produce major returns, the pick reflected confidence in him as a controlled spin option who can restrict runs under pressure and build innings in the middle overs.

Gohar’s T20 launch into the Pakistan Super League with teams like Islamabad United and Lahore Qalandars also added exposure.

Looking ahead, Gohar steps into 2025 as a key spin leader for Middlesex and Oval Invincibles. His role is clear: tie down overs, take key wickets, and support younger bowlers while contributing runs. If he can replicate his county success in The Hundred and convert his economy into breakthrough wickets, he might earn further Hundred or franchise slots.

Zafar Gohar’s legacy isn’t about highlight reels; it’s built over seasons of weighty overs, consistent economy, and team-first contributions. He represents the veteran craftsman who strengthens the team quietly, over time. In a tournament world enamoured with rapid impact, he offers something rare: steady influence, silent pressure, and wickets accumulated not by accident, but by intention.

(As of August 2025)