Noman Ali Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Noman Ali is a Pakistani left‑arm orthodox spin bowler who has taken over 100 Test wickets.

Noman Ali is 40 years old. Born 7 October 1986.

By Avinash Sinha · 12 min ago

Noman Ali was born on 7 October 1986 in Sanghar, Pakistan. He is a left‑arm orthodox spin bowler who represents Pakistan in Test cricket. He made his Test debut against South Africa at the National Stadium, Karachi on 26 January 2021, becoming the fourth oldest debutant for Pakistan. Since then he has featured in 22 Tests, scoring 391 runs with a top score of 97 and claiming 101 wickets at an average of 25.09, including a best innings return of 8 for 46.

Noman Ali: quick facts

Full name: Nauman Ali
Born: 7 October 1986, Sanghar
Team: Pakistan

Noman Ali career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	100s	50s
Tests	22	32	391	97	14.48	45.89	0	1

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
Tests	22	101	8/46	25.09	3.10

Figures as of 16 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Noman Ali’s early life

Noman Ali was born in Khipro, a small city in the Sanghar District of Sindh, on 7 October 1986. He belongs to a Punjabi family whose ancestral roots lie in the Attock District, giving him a cultural link to both Sindh and Punjab. Growing up in a modest household, he was exposed to cricket from a young age, often playing in the streets and local grounds of his hometown.

His uncle, Rizwan Ahmed, a former Pakistan international, was instrumental in shaping his cricketing skills, offering guidance and training sessions whenever possible. Ali balanced his sporting ambitions with studies, eventually earning a bachelor's degree in commerce from Latifabad, an achievement that underscores his commitment to education alongside his pursuit of a professional cricket career. His family’s encouragement reinforced his determination to succeed both on and off the field.

Noman Ali’s domestic career

In domestic cricket Noman Ali first made his mark with Khan Research Laboratories (KRL). He finished the 2018–19 Quaid‑e‑Azam One Day Cup as the tournament’s leading wicket‑taker, claiming 17 scalps in nine matches, and followed it with a dominant performance in the 2018–19 Quaid‑e‑Azam Trophy, where he dismissed 43 batsmen across eight games. His ability to turn matches with crucial breakthroughs earned him recognition as a key spin option for his side.

His consistency earned him selection for provincial sides. In March 2019 he was included in Sindh’s squad for the Pakistan Cup, and later that year he joined Northern for the 2019–20 Quaid‑e‑Azam Trophy, ending the season with a record 54 wickets in ten matches. He remained with Northern for the 2020–21 Pakistan Cup, reinforcing his reputation as a leading spin option in Pakistan’s first‑class structure.

Noman Ali’s international career

Noman Ali earned his first Test cap for Pakistan against South Africa at the National Stadium, Karachi on 26 January 2021, becoming the fourth oldest debutant for the side. On debut he dismissed South Africa captain Quinton de Kock and followed with figures of 5 for 35 in the second innings, joining an exclusive group of Pakistani bowlers to claim a five‑wicket haul on debut.

Over the next five years he featured in 22 Tests, scoring 391 runs with a highest score of 97 and taking 101 wickets at an average of 25.09. His top batting effort came against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on 7 May 2021, where he made 97 in a 169‑run partnership. With the ball his best figures are 8 for 46 in an innings and 11 for 147 in the match against England at Multan Cricket Stadium in October 2024. He also recorded a hat‑trick against the West Indies in January 2025 and reached his 100th Test wicket in May 2026 on tour to Bangladesh, becoming the oldest player to do so.