Player profile

Rehan Ahmed

Allrounder · GB

Born: Aug 13, 2004
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: legbreak googly
From: Nottingham

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
list a	3	55	18.33	73.33	31
T20I	14	74	14.8	142.31	19*
Hundred	8	105	15	147.89	48
ODI	17	227	18.92	76.17	68*
t100	8	105	15	147.89	48
T20	99	1,295	19.33	128.6	92
Test	16	526	21.04	62.92	128
List A	18	245	20.42	66.4	40*
First-class	41	2,342	36.03	73.44	136

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
list a	3	0	5.01	28.2	—
T20I	14	15	9.5	38.0	3/39
Hundred	8	7	9.63	19.0	3/25
ODI	17	21	5.05	109.1	4/54
t100	8	0	9.63	19.0	—
T20	99	90	7.97	311.4	4/22
Test	16	42	4.05	367.0	5/48
List A	18	32	5.14	144.1	6/34
First-class	41	76	3.84	783.2	7/93

Recent performances

T20 match form

27 Feb 2026vs NZ, T20 WC 2026, #49th T20I, Super 8 Group 2T20I

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/28 (3.0o)

27 Feb 2026vs NZ, T20 WC 2026, #49th T20I, Super 8 Group 2T20I

Batting: 19* (7b)
Bowling: —

21 Sep 2025vs IRE, ENG vs IRE 2025, #3T20I

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/24 (3.0o)

21 Sep 2025vs IRE, ENG vs IRE 2025, #3T20I

Batting: 9* (7b)
Bowling: —

17 Sep 2025vs IRE, ENG vs IRE 2025, #1T20I

Batting: 8 (9b)
Bowling: —

17 Sep 2025vs IRE, ENG vs IRE 2025, #1T20I

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/9 (1.0o)

16 Nov 2024vs WI, ENG vs WI 2024, #4T20I

Batting: —
Bowling: 3/43 (4.0o)

14 Nov 2024vs WI, ENG vs WI 2024, #3T20I

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/29 (3.0o)

14 Nov 2024vs WI, ENG vs WI 2024, #3T20I

Batting: 5* (4b)
Bowling: —

5 Sep 2023vs NZ, ENG vs NZ 2023, #4T20I

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/27 (4.0o)

5 Sep 2023vs NZ, ENG vs NZ 2023, #4T20I

Batting: 11 (7b)
Bowling: —

14 Mar 2023vs BAN, BAN vs ENG 2023, #3T20I

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/26 (3.0o)

12 Mar 2023vs BAN, BAN vs ENG 2023, #2T20I

Batting: 11 (11b)
Bowling: —

12 Mar 2023vs BAN, BAN vs ENG 2023, #2T20I

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/11 (2.0o)

About

Player story

Born in Nottingham to a Pakistani family, Rehan Ahmed has quickly risen through the ranks of English cricket to become one of the country’s most exciting young prospects. A leg-spinner of immense potential, Rehan’s journey is rooted in both natural talent and a deep cricketing lineage — his father, Naeem Ahmed , was a former club cricketer in Pakistan who moved to England in 2001 seeking a better life. Rehan was born three years later and almost instinctively gravitated toward the sport. Early Glimpses of Stardom Rehan's prodigious talent was evident early. At just 13 years old , he clean-bowled Ben Stokes during an invitational net session — a moment that caught national attention and marked him as a player to watch. His promise was further underlined during the 2022 ICC U19 World Cup , where he played a key role in guiding England to the final , ultimately finishing as runners-up . That tournament performance fast-tracked his transition to the senior side. A Dream Test Debut In a bold move by England’s selectors, Rehan was handed a Test debut at just 18 during the 2022 series in Pakistan . He made an immediate impact, claiming a five-wicket haul on debut as England completed a historic 3-0 series win . It was a dream start that showcased not only his skill but also his composure on the international stage. However, despite such an explosive beginning, Rehan's opportunities in the Test arena have been limited. He has largely been viewed as a subcontinent specialist , with the likes of Jack Leach and Shoaib Bashir preferred in home conditions. Expanding Horizons: Limited Overs and Franchise Cricket Rehan's talent isn't confined to the red-ball game. He has featured in England’s ODI setup , earning a handful of appearances that reflect the management’s long-term plans for him across formats. His inclusion in limited-overs squads signals that he is seen as much more than a Test-match option. In the world of franchise cricket, Rehan has been a regular presence since 2022 , turning out for the Southern Brave in The Hundred , where his clever variations and attacking style have made him a fan favourite. The Road Ahead Still only in his early twenties, Rehan Ahmed represents the next generation of English cricket — dynamic, fearless, and multi-skilled. While competition for places remains fierce, particularly in the spin department, his all-format potential and international exposure at a young age suggest he will be a central figure in England’s plans in the years to come. Whether it’s rattling stumps in a Test match or bowling at the death in a franchise final, Rehan Ahmed is already proving that he belongs on the biggest stages.

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