Ali Hussain Rizvi – the name might not be as famous as some of Pakistan’s legendary spinners, but his cricketing journey is fascinating in its own right 🏏. Born on 6 January 1974 in Karachi, Rizvi was a talented right-arm leg-break bowler and right-handed batsman who made his Test debut against South Africa in 1997.<br /><br />In his only Test match, Rizvi bowled 18.3 overs (111 deliveries) on a dead pitch and picked up two prized wickets – Shaun Pollock and Pat Symcox 🎯. With senior spinners Mushtaq Ahmed and Saqlain Mushtaq dominating the bowling duties, Rizvi was used sparingly, making it hard for him to fully showcase his talent on the international stage.<br /><br />While his Pakistan career ended after that single Test, Rizvi shone in domestic cricket ✨. In 54 First-Class matches, he claimed 171 wickets at a remarkable bowling average of 26.44, with 11 five-wicket hauls and 2 ten-wicket match performances. His best innings figures – 6/57 – reflect his ability to run through batting line-ups. With the bat, he scored 477 runs, and he also proved to be a reliable fielder with 36 catches.<br /><br />In List A cricket, Rizvi played 23 matches, taking 30 wickets at an average of 24.96 with a best performance of 4/19. Though his batting contributions were modest, his consistent bowling economy and wicket-taking ability earned him respect in domestic circles.<br /><br />Ali Hussain Rizvi’s story is a reminder that cricket history is full of talented players who, despite limited opportunities at the highest level, left a strong mark in domestic cricket and inspired many young bowlers 💚🇵🇰.<br /><br />📌 Watch this video to explore his full stats, match records, and the legacy of Pakistan’s “One Test Wonder” spinner!<br /><br />🔥 Hashtags<br /><br />#AliHussainRizvi #PakistanCricket #OneTestWonder #PakistaniSpinner #CricketHistory #TestCricket #CricketStats #LegSpinBowler #FirstClassCricket #PakistanSports #CricketLegends<br /><br />Ali Hussain Rizvi Test Debut vs South Africa at Sheikhupura, 1997 | Full Stats & Career Story
