Abdul Samad (Pakistani cricketer)
Syed Mohammad Abdul Samad is a Pakistani cricketer.
Domestic and franchise career
He made his List A debut for Pakistan International Airlines in the 2016–17 Departmental One Day Cup on 17 December 2016. He made his first-class debut for Faisalabad in the 2017–18 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on 26 September 2017.In April 2018, he was named in Punjab's squad for the 2018 Pakistan Cup. He made his Twenty20 debut for Faisalabad Region on 24 November 2023.
In April 2025, in Peshawar Zalmi’s record 120-run victory over Multan Sultans during the 2025 Pakistan Super League, Abdul Samad provided the decisive acceleration with 40 off just 14 balls, batting at a strike rate of 285.71. His innings maintained relentless pressure on the opposition and ensured Zalmi’s total surged past 220, setting up a dominant win. Abdul Samad's aggression and intent were highlighted as the turning point of the innings, giving the side crucial momentum heading into the second innings. He was declared Player of the Match for his knock as well for his 3 catches.
In August 2025, Abdul Samad was part of the Pakistan Shaheens squad that played the 2025 Top End T20 Series. On August 18, he hit an unbeaten century and helped his team win against Melbourne Renegades Academy from a difficult position, as no other player in the side crossed 23.