Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Abrar Ahmed

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 28, 2026

How Abrar Ahmed built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Abrar Ahmed is a name associated with multiple individuals, primarily in the fields of sports and politics. There are two cricketers named Abrar Ahmed, one representing India and the other representing Pakistan. Additionally, there are two Indian politicians named Abrar Ahmed, one of whom lived from 1956 to 2004.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1995: Last Pakistani bowler to claim a ten-wicket haul on debut

In 1995, before Abrar Ahmed, the last Pakistani bowler to claim a ten-wicket haul on debut was recorded.

February 2017: Twenty20 debut for Karachi Kings

On February 10, 2017, Abrar Ahmed made his Twenty20 debut for Karachi Kings in the 2017 Pakistan Super League.

November 2020: First-class debut for Sindh

On November 20, 2020, Abrar Ahmed made his first-class debut for Sindh in the 2020–21 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

October 2021: Named in Pakistan Shaheens squad

In October 2021, Abrar Ahmed was named in the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their tour of Sri Lanka.

November 2021: List A debut for Pakistan Shaheens

On November 11, 2021, Abrar Ahmed made his List A debut for the Pakistan Shaheens against the Sri Lanka A cricket team.

December 2022: Test Debut and 5-wicket haul

In December 2022, Abrar Ahmed made his debut for Pakistan in the 2nd Test against England, taking 7 for 114 in the first innings and 4 for 120 in the second. He became the first Pakistani bowler to take a 5-wicket haul in the first session on Test debut.

December 2022: Called up to Pakistan national cricket team and Test debut

In December 2022, Abrar Ahmed was called up to the Pakistan national cricket team for the home Test series against England and made his Test debut on December 9, 2022. He became the first Pakistani bowler to claim a ten-wicket haul on debut since 1995.

2023: Picked by Islamabad United

In 2023, Abrar Ahmed was picked by Islamabad United at the draft for the 2023 Pakistan Super League.

May 2024: Named in Pakistan's squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup

In May 2024, Abrar Ahmed was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.

November 26, 2024: ODI Debut against Zimbabwe

On November 26, 2024, Abrar Ahmed made his ODI debut against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo, taking 4 wickets for 33 runs and helping Pakistan restrict Zimbabwe to 145 runs and equalize the series 1–1.

2024: Traded to the Quetta Gladiators

Ahead of the 2024 Pakistan Super League, Abrar Ahmed was traded to the Quetta Gladiators.

September 2025: Applauded bowling against Sri Lanka

In September 2025, during the 2025 Asia Cup, Abrar Ahmed's bowling against Sri Lanka was applauded, producing a spell of 4–0–8–1. Analysts noted Abrar's 1/8 as a T20 Asia Cup record-low four-over return.

November 2025: Career-best performance against South Africa

In November 2025, during the third ODI against South Africa, Abrar Ahmed produced a career-best performance of 4/27, leading Pakistan to a seven-wicket win and securing a 2–1 series victory. Abrar was declared Player of the Match.