Saif Hassan Biography: Birthday, Career, Stats and Records

Saif Hassan is a Bangladeshi top‑order batsman who also bowls occasional off‑spin and has represented Bangladesh in all three formats since 2020.

Saif Hassan was born on 30 October 1998 in Bangladesh. His father is Bangladeshi and his mother’s family is from Sri Lanka. He grew up in a cricket‑loving household where the sport was a central part of family life, practising with a tape‑ball in the streets before moving to formal coaching as opportunities arose. His mixed heritage gave him exposure to varied cricketing cultures, and he attended school in Bangladesh where he represented his school in inter‑district tournaments, laying the foundation for his later achievements in domestic and international cricket.

Saif Hassan: quick facts

Born: 30 October 1998, Bangladesh
Team: Bangladesh

Saif Hassan career statistics

Batting

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	Highest	Average	Strike rate	50s
Tests	6	11	159	43	14.45	51.79	0
ODIs	11	11	237	80	21.55	79.80	2
T20Is	27	26	517	69	21.54	113.13	4

Bowling

Format	Matches	Wickets	Best	Average	Economy
Tests	6	1	1/22	27.00	4.50
ODIs	11	3	2/17	17.00	4.64
T20Is	27	5	2/18	26.40	6.39

Figures as of 13 November 2026. Figures from Cricsheet (cricsheet.org), Open Data Commons Attribution licence.

Saif Hassan’s early life

Saif Hassan’s domestic career

Saif Hassan burst onto the first‑class scene in January 2017 when, playing for Dhaka Division in the National Cricket League, he became the youngest Bangladeshi to record a double century, compiling 204 runs. The innings highlighted his ability to play long knocks and cemented his reputation as a promising top‑order talent. Over his first‑class career he has amassed more than 3,900 runs at an average close to 39, including multiple centuries. In the 2018–19 Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League he was the leading run‑scorer, accumulating 814 runs in 16 matches. He made his Twenty20 debut for Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club on 25 February 2019 and later featured for the Khulna Tigers in the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League. His consistent performances in both the National Cricket League and Bangladesh Cricket League have kept him among the top run‑scorers in domestic competitions.

Saif Hassan’s international career

Saif Hassan made his Test debut for Bangladesh against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 7 February 2020. In six Tests he has scored 159 runs in 11 innings at an average of 14.45, with a highest score of 43 and has taken one wicket at an average of 27. His limited‑overs debut came later, with his ODI debut versus West Indies at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 18 October 2025, and his T20I debut against Pakistan at the same venue on 19 November 2021. Across formats he has contributed as a part‑time off‑spinner, claiming three ODI wickets at an average of 17 and five T20I wickets at 26.4. His most notable innings are an 80‑run knock against the West Indies on 23 October 2025, his maiden ODI fifty, and a 69‑run effort against India in Dubai on 24 September 2025. In the 2025 Asia Cup he led Bangladesh’s scoring with 178 runs in four innings at an average of 44.50, including two fifties.

Saif Hassan’s franchise and league career

Saif Hassan’s first exposure to franchise cricket came with Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club in the 2018–19 Dhaka Premier Division Twenty20 Cricket League, where he debuted on 25 February 2019. His performances earned him a place in the Khulna Tigers squad for the 2019–20 Bangladesh Premier League, providing him with experience in the high‑pressure environment of a televised T20 competition. While his BPL appearances have been limited, he has remained a regular feature in domestic T20 tournaments, using the platform to refine his power‑hitting and fielding skills. His involvement in these leagues has complemented his international duties, allowing him to maintain form and adapt to varied playing conditions.

Saif Hassan’s playing style

Primarily a right‑handed top‑order batsman, Saif Hassan combines a solid defensive technique with the ability to accelerate when required. His strike rates—79.8 in ODIs and 113.13 in T20Is—reflect a willingness to play aggressively, especially in the middle overs, while his Test strike rate of 51.79 indicates a more measured approach in the longer format. As an occasional off‑spin bowler, he has been utilised sparingly, taking three ODI wickets at an economy of 4.64 and five T20I wickets at 6.39. His fielding contributions include fifteen catches in T20Is and five in ODIs, underscoring his all‑round utility for the side.

Saif Hassan’s records and achievements

Saif Hassan’s domestic record includes a historic 204 for Dhaka Division, the youngest double‑century in Bangladesh’s first‑class history, and a leading run‑scorer tally of 814 in the 2018–19 Dhaka Premier Division League. Internationally his best scores are 80 against West Indies (ODI) and 69 against India (T20I), both recorded in 2025. In the 2025 Asia Cup he emerged as Bangladesh’s top run‑scorer with 178 runs in four innings at an average of 44.50 and a strike rate of 128.05, registering two half‑centuries. His ODI figures include 237 runs in 11 matches at 21.55, with two fifties, while his T20I record stands at 517 runs in 27 matches at 21.54, featuring four fifties. He has also contributed with the ball, taking three ODI wickets at an average of 17.

Saif Hassan: frequently asked questions

When was Saif Hassan born?

Saif Hassan was born on 30 October 1998 in Bangladesh.

Where is Saif Hassan from?

Saif Hassan was born in Bangladesh.

Which teams has Saif Hassan played for?

Saif Hassan plays international cricket for Bangladesh.

When did Saif Hassan make an international debut?

Saif Hassan made a Test debut against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 7 February 2020. Saif Hassan made an ODI debut against West Indies at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 18 October 2025. Saif Hassan made a T20I debut against Pakistan at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur on 19 November 2021.