Khawaja Nafay Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Khawaja Nafay is a Pakistani right‑handed batter and wicket‑keeper who has represented the national side in T20Is and ODIs since 2026.

Khawaja Nafay is 24 years old. Born 13 February 2002.

By Avinash Sinha · 27 min ago

Born on 13 February 2002 in Karachi, Khawaja Muhammad Nafay grew up under the guidance of coach Liaquat Khan. A right‑handed batter and specialist wicket‑keeper, he progressed through local clubs before entering the professional arena. His early performances earned him a place in the Overseas Warriors squad for the 2022 Kashmir Premier League, marking his first exposure to high‑level competition.

Nafay made his international debut for Pakistan on 11 January 2026 against Sri Lanka at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Since then he has featured in seven T20 Internationals, accumulating 69 runs at an average of 13.8 and a strike‑rate of 146.81, with a top score of 26 and four catches behind the stumps. In the latter part of 2026 he added four One‑Day International appearances, scoring 85 runs with a highest of 41.

Khawaja Nafay: quick facts

Born: 13 February 2002
Team: Pakistan

Khawaja Nafay career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
T20Is	7	6	69	26	13.80	146.81	0	0

Figures as of 9 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Khawaja Nafay’s early life

Khawaja Nafay entered the world in Karachi on 13 February 2002. From a young age he displayed a keen interest in cricket, frequently practising in local lanes and school grounds. Recognising his potential, his family arranged for him to train under Liaquat Khan, a respected coach in the city, who refined his technique both as a batsman and as a wicket‑keeper.

Under Khan’s mentorship Nafay honed his footwork and glove work, earning selection for age‑group representative sides in Karachi. These early representative experiences laid the foundation for his transition to senior club cricket, where his dual abilities behind the stumps and with the bat began to attract attention from franchise scouts. He also participated in inter‑school tournaments, consistently topping the run charts and demonstrating quick reflexes that impressed coaches.

Khawaja Nafay’s domestic career

Nafay’s first major domestic exposure came with the Overseas Warriors in the 2022 Kashmir Premier League. Selected for the squad, he contributed as a lower‑order batsman and wicket‑keeper, gaining valuable experience in a televised tournament that featured several national players. Although detailed statistics from the league are not recorded in public databases, his performances were noted for composure under pressure and reliable glovework, which helped him secure further franchise opportunities.

Following his stint in Kashmir, Nafay continued to feature in domestic circuits, representing Karachi‑based teams in various T20 competitions. His consistent wicket‑keeping and ability to accelerate the scoring rate in the final overs kept him on the radar of national selectors. He also contributed occasional crucial catches and occasional quick runs, reinforcing his reputation as a versatile utility player capable of influencing tight matches.