2015AppearanceYouth
Starts domestic cricket for Lahore
The club profile says he began domestic cricket for Lahore in 2015. Wikipedia instead lists his List A debut for Punjab in 2016.
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Saif Badar’s story
A Sialkot-born batter who played Pakistan domestic cricket, moved to the USA and has been with LA Knight Riders since MLC began.
2015 — 2026 · in 3 chapters- 012015–2016Pakistan domestic startBegan domestic cricket in Pakistan and made his List A debut for Punjab in 2016.
- 022019–2023Emerging star to MLCNamed in Pakistan's Emerging Asia Cup squad in 2019, then moved to the USA and joined MLC's first season.
- 032025–2026Knight Riders regularHit a 32-ball 54 in 2025 and played in the 2026 title-winning side.
01Chapter 1 · 2015–2016
Pakistan domestic start
Began domestic cricket in Pakistan and made his List A debut for Punjab in 2016.
2 moments ▾- 2015
- 201619 Apr 2016DebutProfessional
List A debut for Punjab in the Pakistan Cup
Wikipedia says he made his List A debut for Punjab on 19 April 2016 in the Pakistan Cup.
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02Chapter 2 · 2019–2023
Emerging star to MLC
Named in Pakistan's Emerging Asia Cup squad in 2019, then moved to the USA and joined MLC's first season.
2 moments ▾- 2019Nov 2019SelectionNational
Named in Pakistan's 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup squad
Wikipedia says he was named for the Bangladesh tournament and was man of the match in the semi-final win over India with 47 not out and 2 for 57. The month is from the squad news.
Wikipedia - 202313 Jul 2023AppearanceProfessional
Pakistan-born batter in MLC's first season
Dawn listed him among Pakistani cricketers who had moved to the United States and would play in the inaugural MLC as local players.
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03Chapter 3 · 2025–2026
Knight Riders regular
Hit a 32-ball 54 in 2025 and played in the 2026 title-winning side.
3 moments ▾- 202524 Jun 2025MilestoneProfessionalBig moment
54 off 32 balls and a 139-run stand against Seattle
He hit four sixes and two fours in 54 off 32 balls and put on 139 for the third wicket with Unmukt Chand as Knight Riders won by six wickets.
Caribbean National Weekly - 2026Jul 2026AppearanceProfessional
MLC 2026 season: played at least two group games
Played 20 and 22 June and 9 July (24 off 12); totals not found. LA Knight Riders finished second in the 2026 group stage (6 wins, 4 losses, 12 points) and won their first MLC title, beating Washington Freedom by 1 run in the final on 18 July at the Oakland Coliseum.
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This moment is on a cardFan Favorite - Saif BadarIn LAKR packs · from $45 - 9 Jul 2026AppearanceProfessionalThat day: 1 more from teammate →
24 off 12 balls in the win over Washington
He hit two sixes in 24 off 12 balls as Knight Riders made 192/8 and beat Washington Freedom by 18 runs at Grand Prairie.
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