Rehan Ahmed is an English cricketer. He made his Test debut against Pakistan on 17 December 2022 at the age of 18 years and 126 days, becoming England’s youngest men’s Test debutant. In that match, he took a five-wicket haul in Pakistan’s second innings and became the youngest debutant to take five wickets in an innings in men’s Test cricket.
In February 2023, he was named in England’s ODI and T20I squads for the series against Bangladesh. He made his ODI debut on 6 March 2023 at 18 years and 205 days, becoming England’s youngest male ODI debutant. In 2024, he played his first Test series against India, taking 11 wickets and scoring 76 runs in three matches.
Rehan Ahmed Records and Achievements
Rehan Ahmed became the youngest man to play Test cricket for the England cricket team when he debuted at 18 years and 126 days in Karachi in December 2022. In that match against the Pakistan national cricket team, he took a five-wicket haul in the second innings.
In 2023, he became England’s youngest debutant in both ODIs and T20Is during the tour of Bangladesh. He later played three Tests in India in 2024 and another Test in Pakistan the same year.
During the 2025 summer, Ahmed scored five centuries for Leicestershire County Cricket Club, helping the team gain promotion to Division One of the County Championship. He also made a first-class hundred and took his first five-wicket haul in the same Championship season before being selected for England’s Pakistan tour.
Rehan Ahmed Career Stats
In Tests, Rehan Ahmed has played 5 matches and taken 22 wickets. He has 1 four-wicket haul and 1 five-wicket haul. With the bat, he has scored 103 runs. In ODIs, he has played 9 matches and taken 12 wickets. His best figures are 4/54, with 1 four-wicket haul. He has scored 99 runs in 9 matches. In T20Is, he has played 12 matches and taken 13 wickets. His best bowling figures are 3/39, and he has scored 55 runs.
In First-Class cricket, he has played 36 matches and taken 78 wickets. His best figures are 7/93, with 1 four-wicket haul, 4 five-wicket hauls, and 1 ten-wicket match haul. He has scored 2022 runs in 36 matches, including 6 centuries and 9 half-centuries.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 5 | 22 | 5/48 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ODIs | 9 | 12 | 4/54 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 12 | 13 | 3/39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 36 | 78 | 7/93 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 5 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| ODIs | 9 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| T20Is | 12 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| FC | 36 | 2022 | 6 | 9 | 268 | 24 |
Rehan Ahmed’s Personal Life
Rehan Ahmed became England’s youngest men’s Test player at 18 years and 126 days during the third Test against the Pakistan national cricket team in Karachi in December 2022.
He said bowling to his older brother Raheem, a left-handed batter who has played for Leicestershire’s second XI, helped him prepare for international cricket. Rehan often bowled a googly followed by a leg-spinner to Raheem, the same combination he used to take his first Test wicket, dismissing Saud Shakeel.
His father, Naseem, is originally from Mirpur, Pakistan, and was a keen cricketer. He supported Rehan and his brothers through late nights and early mornings of training. Naseem was present when Rehan received his first England Test cap.
Rehan has two brothers:
- Raheem – played for Leicestershire second XI
- Farhan – played second XI cricket for Nottinghamshire at age 14
He said he did not expect to play in the final Test of the series and was grateful for the support from England’s coaching staff and captain during his debut.
Rehan Ahmed Contract
Rehan Ahmed signed a contract extension with Leicestershire County Cricket Club that will keep him at the club until the end of 2027. He made his first-team debut for Leicestershire in 2021 at the age of 16 and his first-class debut in May 2022. He later made his Test debut for the England cricket team in Pakistan in December 2022.
Rehan Ahmed has joined Birmingham Phoenix as their first direct signing for the 2026 season of The Hundred. The 21-year-old all-rounder moves from the Trent Rockets, who were runners-up in 2025. In that edition, he took 12 wickets and scored more than 180 runs.
FAQs
Q. What record did Rehan Ahmed set on his Test debut?
A. Rehan Ahmed became the youngest man to play Test cricket for the England cricket team at 18 years and 126 days old.
Q. How did Rehan Ahmed perform in his first Test match?
A. Rehan Ahmed took a five-wicket haul in the second innings against Pakistan.
Q. Which team signed Rehan Ahmed in The Hundred draft?
A. Rehan Ahmed was signed by the Birmingham Phoenix.
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