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Usman Khawaja

Born: 1986-12-18
Batting: Left Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm off-spin
From: Islamabad, Pakistan

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	88	6,229	42.96	48.83	232
ODI	40	1,554	42	84.09	104
T20I	9	241	26.78	132.42	58
First-class	56	3,629	42.69	51.16	174
List A	37	1,524	43.54	87.09	166
T20	112	3,074	30.14	128.62	109*
IPL	6	127	21.17	127	30

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	88	0	2.67	3.0	—
First-class	56	0	5	1.0	—

Recent performances

Test match form

3 Jan 2026vs ENG, The Ashes 2025-26, #5Test

Batting: 17 (49b)
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3 Jan 2026vs ENG, The Ashes 2025-26, #5Test

Batting: 6 (7b)
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25 Dec 2025vs ENG, The Ashes 2025-26, #4Test

Batting: 0 (2b)
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25 Dec 2025vs ENG, The Ashes 2025-26, #4Test

Batting: 29 (52b)
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16 Dec 2025vs ENG, The Ashes 2025-26, #3Test

Batting: 40 (51b)
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16 Dec 2025vs ENG, The Ashes 2025-26, #3Test

Batting: 82 (126b)
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21 Nov 2025vs ENG, The Ashes 2025-26, #1Test

Batting: 2 (6b)
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12 Jul 2025vs WI, AUS vs WI 2025, #3Test

Batting: 23 (92b)
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12 Jul 2025vs WI, AUS vs WI 2025, #3Test

Batting: 14 (21b)
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3 Jul 2025vs WI, AUS vs WI 2025, #2Test

Batting: 2 (11b)
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3 Jul 2025vs WI, AUS vs WI 2025, #2Test

Batting: 16 (29b)
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25 Jun 2025vs WI, AUS vs WI 2025, #1Test

Batting: 15 (22b)
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25 Jun 2025vs WI, AUS vs WI 2025, #1Test

Batting: 47 (128b)
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6 Feb 2025vs SL, AUS vs SL 2025, #2Test

Batting: 27* (44b)
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6 Feb 2025vs SL, AUS vs SL 2025, #2Test

Batting: 36 (57b)
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29 Jan 2025vs SL, AUS vs SL 2025, #1Test

Batting: 232 (352b)
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2 Jan 2025vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #5Test

Batting: 2 (10b)
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2 Jan 2025vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #5Test

Batting: 41 (45b)
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25 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #4Test

Batting: 21 (65b)
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25 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #4Test

Batting: 57 (121b)
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14 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #3Test

Batting: 8 (7b)
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14 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #3Test

Batting: 21 (54b)
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6 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #2Test

Batting: 9* (8b)
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6 Dec 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #2Test

Batting: 13 (35b)
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22 Nov 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #1Test

Batting: 8 (19b)
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22 Nov 2024vs IND, BGT 2024-25, #1Test

Batting: 4 (13b)
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7 Mar 2024vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2024, #2Test

Batting: 11 (24b)
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7 Mar 2024vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2024, #2Test

Batting: 16 (45b)
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28 Feb 2024vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2024, #1Test

Batting: 28 (69b)
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28 Feb 2024vs NZ, AUS vs NZ 2024, #1Test

Batting: 33 (118b)
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25 Jan 2024vs WI, AUS vs WI 2024, #2Test

Batting: 10 (17b)
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25 Jan 2024vs WI, AUS vs WI 2024, #2Test

Batting: 75 (131b)
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16 Jan 2024vs WI, AUS vs WI 2024, #1Test

Batting: 45 (111b)
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16 Jan 2024vs WI, AUS vs WI 2024, #1Test

Batting: 9 (20b)
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27 Jul 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #5Test

Batting: 47 (157b)
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27 Jul 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #5Test

Batting: 72 (145b)
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19 Jul 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #4Test

Batting: 3 (19b)
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19 Jul 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #4Test

Batting: 18 (34b)
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6 Jul 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #3Test

Batting: 13 (37b)
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6 Jul 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #3Test

Batting: 43 (96b)
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28 Jun 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #2Test

Batting: 77 (187b)
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28 Jun 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #2Test

Batting: 17 (70b)
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16 Jun 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #1Test

Batting: 141 (321b)
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16 Jun 2023vs ENG, The Ashes 2023, #1Test

Batting: 65 (197b)
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7 Jun 2023vs IND, WTC Final 2023, FinalTest

Batting: 13 (39b)
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7 Jun 2023vs IND, WTC Final 2023, FinalTest

Batting: 0 (10b)
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9 Mar 2023vs IND, BGT 2023, #4Test

Batting: 180 (422b)
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1 Mar 2023vs IND, BGT 2023, #3Test

Batting: 0 (2b)
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1 Mar 2023vs IND, BGT 2023, #3Test

Batting: 60 (147b)
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17 Feb 2023vs IND, BGT 2023, #2Test

Batting: 6 (13b)
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About Usman Khawaja

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Ricky Ponting’s injury during the Sydney Test in 2011 opened the door for Usman Khawaja to make history as the first Muslim cricketer to represent Australia. A qualified pilot who migrated to Australia as a child, Khawaja was identified early as a prodigious batting talent, known for his elegant stroke play and calm presence at the crease. Khawaja honed his skills at the Valley District Cricket Club and represented Australia at the 2006 Under-19 World Cup, scoring 140 runs in four matches. His refined technique—marked by a smooth backlift and strong cut and pull shots—stood out. However, his early Test career was inconsistent, with limited success on tours to Sri Lanka and South Africa, followed by another quiet home season in 2011, leading to his omission from the side. After nearly 18 months out of Test cricket, Khawaja returned during the 2013 Ashes in England but failed to cement his place. A similar fate followed his brief ODI stint in early 2013. In search of a fresh start, he moved from New South Wales to Queensland in 2012—a decision that proved pivotal. Strong Sheffield Shield performances followed, though his progress was halted by a serious ACL injury that sidelined him for nine months. Khawaja returned in style during the 2015–16 season, scoring a century on his comeback for Sydney Thunder in the BBL. This resurgence translated into international success, and he soon became a regular in Australia’s Test side. His performances in the 2017–18 Ashes and leadership in Sydney Thunder’s maiden BBL title highlighted his growing stature. The 2018 bans of Steve Smith and David Warner thrust Khawaja into the role of Australia’s premier Test batter. He responded superbly, beginning with a heroic match-saving innings in the UAE. Strong performances in ODIs against India and Pakistan earned him a place in Australia’s 2019 World Cup squad, though injury curtailed his tournament. After being dropped post-Ashes 2019, Khawaja made a remarkable comeback in the 2021–22 Ashes, scoring twin centuries on return. He followed this with dominant performances in Pakistan and England, finishing as the leading run-scorer in the 2023 Ashes and playing a key role in Australia retaining the urn. In T20 cricket, Khawaja featured briefly in the IPL for Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016, played in the PSL for Islamabad United, and was a long-serving member of Sydney Thunder. In 2023, he joined Brisbane Heat and was appointed captain. Beyond cricket, Usman Khawaja is a qualified pilot and a proud alumnus of Westfields Sports High School, which has also produced sporting greats such as Michael Clarke, Harry Kewell, and Dani Samuels.

Latest news

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David Warner delivers blistering attack on Australia's top cricket organisation over Sandpapergate investigation - as Pat Cummins appears carefree on family walk after shutting down Usman Khawaja's controversial claims

14 Nov 2026

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13 Nov 2026

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