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‘He has the potential to increase his pace by another 10-15 kph’ – Mohammad Zahid on teenage pacer Ali Raza

Former Pakistan bowler Mohammad Zahid believes 18-year-old Ali Raza can increase his pace by 10-15 kph and become a formidable force in international cricket.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · Cric Tracker

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:12 PM

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Mohammad Zahid believes 18-year-old fast bowler Ali Raza has the potential to bowl up to 155 kph.
Raza has already recorded a delivery speed of 149.1 kph in a competitive T20 match.
The pacer took 4-34 against Australia during the semi-final of the 2024 Under-19 World Cup.

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Former Pakistan bowler Mohammad Zahid believes 18-year-old pacer Ali Raza can increase his bowling speed by 10 to 15 kph. Zahid stated that reaching speeds up to 155 kph would make Raza exceptionally challenging for modern batters to handle as he develops.

Raza has already clocked 149.1 kph in a T20 match and previously took nine wickets at the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, including 4-34 against Australia. In a subsequent Under-19 World Cup campaign, he claimed 13 wickets in five matches at an average of 13.92.

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‘He has the potential to increase his pace by another 10-15 kph’ – Mohammad Zahid on teenage pacer Ali Raza

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