Mirza Tahir Baig
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Mirza Tahir Baig |
| Born | 3 November 1999 Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Role | Top order Batter |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| T20I debut (cap 105) | 3 October 2023 v Hong Kong |
| Last T20I | 7 October 2023 v Bangladesh |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023–present | Lahore Qalandars |
| 2023 | Sialkot |
| 2024 | Sui Northern |
| 2024 | Pakistan Railways |
Source: Cricinfo, 28 October 2024 | |
Mirza Tahir Baig (Urdu:مرزا طاہر بیگ) (born 3 November 1999) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Pakistan national team and played for Lahore Qalandars and Sui Northern in domestic cricket as a right-handed batsman.[2][3]
Domestic and franchise career
Baig promoted from the Lahore Qalandars High Performance Centre (Class of 2022).[4]
He made his Twenty20 debut for Lahore Qalandars against Multan Sultans in the 2023 Pakistan Super League.[5][6] He opened with Fakhar Zaman and scored 32 off 26 balls with five boundaries during his first appearance for Lahore.[4] In the PSL 2023 Eliminator 2, Baig gave Lahore Qalandars a brisk start in their chase of 172 against Peshawar Zalmi, striking 54 off 42 balls with seven fours and two sixes. His partnership with Fakhar Zaman laid the foundation for Lahore’s comfortable win, taking them to their third PSL final in four seasons. He was declared Player of the Match.[7]
He made his List A debut for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited against Oil & Gas Development Company Limited in the President's Cup Grade-I on 11 October 2024, and hit 95 off 75 deliveries.[8]
In the 2025 National T20 Cup group stage, Baig starred for Sialkot Region with an unbeaten 76 off 44 balls, featuring seven fours and four sixes, as his team chased down a target of 138 in just 14.3 overs. His innings powered Sialkot to top Group D and secure a place in the quarter-finals alongside Multan Region.[9][10]
International career
Baig made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against Hong Kong in the Asian Games on 3 October 2023.[11] In Pakistan’s bronze-medal playoff against Bangladesh, Baig top-scored for his side with 32 runs off 18 balls in a rain-shortened five-over innings. Despite his efforts, Pakistan’s total of 48 for 1 was chased down via the DLS method, as Bangladesh won by six wickets to claim the bronze medal.[12]
References
- ^ Olympic Council of Asia. "Cricket – BAIG Mirza Tahir Athlete Profile". OCAGames. Archived from the original on 2 November 2025. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Mirza Tahir Baig". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Mirza Baig". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ a b Web Desk (13 February 2023). "PSL 8: Young Tahir Baig aims strong performance". Geo Super. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Qalandars vs Sultans at Multan- February 13, 2023, Pakistan Super League". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ "Baig, Zaman dazzle to take Lahore Qalandars to third PSL final in four seasons". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Rasool, Danyal (17 March 2023). "Baig, Zaman dazzle to take Lahore Qalandars to third PSL final in four seasons". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Oil & Gas vs Sui Northern at Lahore- October 11, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ ESPNcricinfo Staff (21 March 2025). "Sialkot and Multan secure their quarter-final berths". Pakistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ Web Desk (22 March 2025). "Multan, Sialkot reach National T20 Cup quarter-finals". Dawn. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan vs Hong Kong at Hangzhou- October 03, 2023, Asian Games". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ ESPNcricinfo Staff (7 October 2023). "Rakibul's last-ball four seals bronze medal for Bangladesh in Asian Games". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2 November 2025.