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Team Information
Founded
1995
Captain(s)
Rashid Khan, Hashmatullah Shahidi
Head Coach
Jonathan Trott
Nickname(s)
Blue Tigers
Association
Afghanistan Cricket Board
First Test
2018
First ODI
2009
First T20I
2010
Afghanistan has overcome odds to become a competitive force in international cricket. Cricket in the country dates back over a century but only thrived after the Taliban regime's fall. Given limited resources and facilities, progress was gradual.
However in the 2010s, Afghanistan ascended rapidly from Division 5 up the World Cricket League to gain ODI and T20I status. Success followed in global tournaments like the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup. Stars like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman emerged.
Today, the plucky Afghan team boasts giant-killing ability against top sides. Their against-the-odds journey, from makeshift camps to triumphs on the global stage, makes Afghan cricket's rise an inspiring story. Despite infrastructure challenges, the team displays immense passion. Afghanistan cricket remains an underdog capable of headline-grabbing upsets.
The Afghanistan men's team represents the country in international cricket. After years of turmoil, Afghanistan's rise in global cricket has been a dramatic underdog story.
Afganistan National Cricket Team Squad
Player Name
Position
Key Achievements
Rashid Khan
Bowler (Leg Spin)
ICC World T20I Team of the Decade member, fastest to 100 ODI wickets
Mohammad Nabi
All-rounder
Former Afghanistan captain, leading run-scorer in T20Is for Afghanistan
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bowler (Off Spin)
Youngest player to take a five-wicket haul in an ODI
Hashmatullah Shahidi
Batsman
Current Afghanistan captain, highest individual score for Afghanistan in Test cricket
Asghar Afghan
Batsman
Former captain, most wins as captain for Afghanistan in ODIs
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Fastest fifty for Afghanistan in T20I
Najibullah Zadran
Batsman
Known for aggressive batting in middle order
Gulbadin Naib
All-rounder
Former Afghanistan captain, known for pace bowling and batting
Hamid Hassan
Bowler (Fast)
Key player in early rise of Afghanistan cricket, known for speed and aggression
Samiullah Shinwari
All-rounder
Known for batting and leg-spin bowling, key player in multiple ICC events
Afghanistan National Cricket Team Stats & Records
Batting StatsBowling Stats
Most Runs Records in Test Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
AVG
SR
4s
6s
Asghar Afghan
6
10
440
44
57
37
11
Rahmat Shah
7
14
424
30
54
57
3
Hashmatullah Shahidi
6
12
375
54
45
46
1
Ibrahim Zadran
5
10
362
36
46
42
4
Afsar Zazai
6
10
214
24
46
23
2
Nasir Jamal
3
6
117
29
55
11
0
Javed Ahmadi
3
6
113
19
56
18
1
Ihsanullah Janat
3
6
110
22
43
13
2
Rashid Khan
5
7
106
15
80
11
4
Amir Hamza
4
6
83
21
39
11
1
Mohammad Shahzad
2
4
69
17
52
12
1
Karim Janat
1
2
41
21
63
2
2
Yamin Ahmadzai
6
11
33
3
31
3
2
Mohammad Nabi
3
6
33
6
49
4
1
Qais Ahmad
1
2
23
12
56
3
0
Abdul Malik
2
4
22
6
69
3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
1
2
18
9
106
2
1
Munir Ahmad
1
2
13
7
39
2
0
Wafadar Momand
2
3
12
6
36
2
0
Abdul Wasi
1
2
12
6
17
1
0
Highest Scores Records in Test Matches
Batter
RUNS
Balls
SR
Vs
4s
6s
Hashmatullah Shahidi
200
443
45
Zimbabwe
21
1
Asghar Afghan
164
257
64
Zimbabwe
14
2
Rahmat Shah
102
187
55
Bangladesh
10
2
Rahmat Shah
98
214
46
Ireland
15
0
Asghar Afghan
92
174
53
Bangladesh
3
2
Ibrahim Zadran
87
208
42
Bangladesh
6
4
Rahmat Shah
76
122
62
Ireland
13
0
Ibrahim Zadran
76
145
52
Zimbabwe
10
0
Ibrahim Zadran
72
130
55
Zimbabwe
8
0
Asghar Afghan
67
92
73
Ireland
6
4
Ihsanullah Janat
65
129
50
Ireland
8
2
Javed Ahmadi
62
93
67
West Indies
11
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
61
154
40
Ireland
6
0
Rahmat Shah
58
76
76
Zimbabwe
9
1
Nasir Jamal
55
91
60
Zimbabwe
4
0
Rashid Khan
51
61
84
Bangladesh
2
3
Asghar Afghan
50
108
46
Bangladesh
4
2
Afsar Zazai
48
110
44
Bangladesh
3
1
Afsar Zazai
41
115
36
Bangladesh
4
1
Mohammad Shahzad
40
64
63
Ireland
6
1
Javed Ahmadi
39
81
48
West Indies
5
1
Afsar Zazai
37
70
53
Zimbabwe
6
0
Afsar Zazai
36
40
90
Bangladesh
6
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
36
88
41
India
6
0
Nasir Jamal
35
43
81
Bangladesh
6
0
Amir Hamza
34
84
40
West Indies
5
0
Afsar Zazai
32
70
46
West Indies
3
0
Ibrahim Zadran
31
41
76
Zimbabwe
5
0
Rahmat Shah
30
73
41
Bangladesh
2
0
Ibrahim Zadran
29
65
45
Zimbabwe
3
0
Asghar Afghan
25
58
43
India
4
1
Rashid Khan
24
22
109
Bangladesh
6
0
Mohammad Nabi
24
44
55
India
4
0
Ihsanullah Janat
24
46
52
West Indies
3
0
Rahmat Shah
23
45
51
Zimbabwe
2
0
Karim Janat
23
47
49
Bangladesh
2
0
Ibrahim Zadran
23
63
37
West Indies
4
0
Amir Hamza
21
47
45
Zimbabwe
1
1
Ibrahim Zadran
21
69
30
Bangladesh
3
0
Karim Janat
18
18
100
Bangladesh
0
2
Yamin Ahmadzai
18
22
82
West Indies
3
1
Abdul Malik
17
21
81
Bangladesh
2
0
Ibrahim Zadran
17
48
35
West Indies
2
0
Amir Hamza
16
35
46
Zimbabwe
3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
15
9
167
India
2
1
Nasir Jamal
15
35
43
West Indies
1
0
Asghar Afghan
14
15
93
Zimbabwe
2
0
Rahmat Shah
14
15
93
India
2
0
Mohammad Shahzad
14
18
78
India
3
0
Qais Ahmad
14
26
54
Bangladesh
2
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
14
32
44
Bangladesh
2
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
13
14
93
Bangladesh
2
0
Mohammad Shahzad
13
17
76
India
3
0
Asghar Afghan
13
36
36
Zimbabwe
2
0
Rashid Khan
12
9
133
India
1
0
Munir Ahmad
12
23
52
Zimbabwe
2
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
12
37
32
Bangladesh
2
0
Asghar Afghan
11
14
79
India
2
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
11
24
46
India
2
0
Rashid Khan
10
8
125
Ireland
1
1
Yamin Ahmadzai
9
11
82
Bangladesh
0
1
Qais Ahmad
9
15
60
Bangladesh
1
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
9
16
56
Bangladesh
1
0
Rahmat Shah
9
18
50
Bangladesh
2
0
Abdul Wasi
9
28
32
Zimbabwe
1
0
Ihsanullah Janat
9
36
25
Bangladesh
0
0
Mohammad Nabi
8
13
62
Bangladesh
0
1
Bahir Shah
7
13
54
Bangladesh
1
0
Rashid Khan
7
14
50
India
1
0
Afsar Zazai
7
24
29
West Indies
0
0
Ihsanullah Janat
7
34
21
Ireland
1
0
Ikram Alikhil
7
40
18
Ireland
0
0
Wafadar Momand
6
2
300
India
1
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
6
3
200
Zimbabwe
1
0
Rahmat Shah
6
8
75
Zimbabwe
1
0
Afsar Zazai
6
10
60
India
1
0
Afsar Zazai
6
12
50
Bangladesh
0
0
Amir Hamza
6
15
40
Bangladesh
1
0
Ibrahim Zadran
6
17
35
Bangladesh
1
0
Nasir Jamal
6
22
27
Bangladesh
0
0
Wafadar Momand
6
24
25
Ireland
1
0
Abdul Malik
5
7
71
Bangladesh
1
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
5
14
36
Zimbabwe
1
0
Amir Hamza
5
21
24
Bangladesh
1
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
4
1
400
Ireland
1
0
Nijat Masood
4
3
133
Bangladesh
1
0
Ihsanullah Janat
4
3
133
Bangladesh
1
0
Javed Ahmadi
4
3
133
Zimbabwe
1
0
Nasir Jamal
4
6
67
Zimbabwe
0
0
Zahir Khan
4
6
67
Bangladesh
1
0
Rahmat Shah
4
6
67
India
0
0
Javed Ahmadi
4
6
67
Zimbabwe
1
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
4
7
57
Zimbabwe
1
0
Rahmat Shah
4
11
36
West Indies
1
0
Asghar Afghan
4
16
25
West Indies
0
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
3
8
38
India
0
0
Javed Ahmadi
3
11
27
India
0
0
Abdul Wasi
3
42
7
Zimbabwe
0
0
Yamin Ahmadzai
2
5
40
Ireland
0
0
Nasir Jamal
2
15
13
West Indies
0
0
Best Batting Average Records in Test Matches
Best Batting Strike Rate Records in Test Matches
Most Hundreds Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
H.S
100s
Asghar Afghan
6
10
440
164
1
Rahmat Shah
7
14
424
102
1
Hashmatullah Shahidi
6
12
375
200
1
Most Fifties Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
50s
H.S
Asghar Afghan
6
10
440
1
3
164
Rahmat Shah
7
14
424
1
3
102
Ibrahim Zadran
5
10
362
0
3
87
Hashmatullah Shahidi
6
12
375
0
1
200
Nasir Jamal
3
6
117
0
1
55
Javed Ahmadi
3
6
113
0
1
62
Ihsanullah Janat
3
6
110
0
1
65
Rashid Khan
5
7
106
0
1
51
Most Fours Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
4s
Rahmat Shah
7
14
424
57
Hashmatullah Shahidi
6
12
375
46
Ibrahim Zadran
5
10
362
42
Asghar Afghan
6
10
440
37
Afsar Zazai
6
10
214
23
Javed Ahmadi
3
6
113
18
Ihsanullah Janat
3
6
110
13
Mohammad Shahzad
2
4
69
12
Nasir Jamal
3
6
117
11
Rashid Khan
5
7
106
11
Amir Hamza
4
6
83
11
Mohammad Nabi
3
6
33
4
Yamin Ahmadzai
6
11
33
3
Qais Ahmad
1
2
23
3
Abdul Malik
2
4
22
3
Karim Janat
1
2
41
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
1
2
18
2
Munir Ahmad
1
2
13
2
Wafadar Momand
2
3
12
2
Abdul Wasi
1
2
12
1
Most Sixes Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
6s
Asghar Afghan
6
10
440
11
Ibrahim Zadran
5
10
362
4
Rashid Khan
5
7
106
4
Rahmat Shah
7
14
424
3
Afsar Zazai
6
10
214
2
Ihsanullah Janat
3
6
110
2
Karim Janat
1
2
41
2
Yamin Ahmadzai
6
11
33
2
Hashmatullah Shahidi
6
12
375
1
Javed Ahmadi
3
6
113
1
Amir Hamza
4
6
83
1
Mohammad Shahzad
2
4
69
1
Mohammad Nabi
3
6
33
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
1
2
18
1
Nasir Jamal
3
6
117
0
Qais Ahmad
1
2
23
0
Abdul Malik
2
4
22
0
Munir Ahmad
1
2
13
0
Wafadar Momand
2
3
12
0
Abdul Wasi
1
2
12
0
Most Nineties Records in Test Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
Asghar Afghan
6
10
440
1
Rahmat Shah
7
14
424
1
Most Wickets Records in Test Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
OVERS
BALLS
WKTS
Avg
RUNS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Rashid Khan
5
255
1,534
34
22
760
1
4
Amir Hamza
4
164
984
18
29
517
0
2
Yamin Ahmadzai
6
111
669
13
28
364
0
0
Zahir Khan
4
95
570
10
45
449
0
0
Mohammad Nabi
3
91
546
8
32
254
0
0
Nijat Masood
1
29
173
5
32
162
0
1
Waqar Salamkheil
1
31
186
4
25
101
0
0
Sayed Shirzad
1
42
252
3
32
97
0
0
Wafadar Momand
2
37
222
2
78
155
0
0
Javed Ahmadi
3
25
150
1
69
69
0
0
Qais Ahmad
1
9
54
1
28
28
0
0
Rahmat Shah
7
11
66
1
43
43
0
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
1
15
90
1
75
75
0
0
Ibrahim Zadran
5
2
12
1
13
13
0
0
Best Bowling Average Records in Test Matches
Best Bowling Records in Test Matches
Bowler
Vs
OVS
RUNS
WKTS
BBI
MAIDENS
ECON
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
63
137
7
7-137
17
2
Rashid Khan
Bangladesh
21
49
6
6-49
6
2
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
25
75
6
6-75
3
3
Rashid Khan
Bangladesh
20
55
5
5-55
3
3
Amir Hamza
West Indies
28
74
5
5-74
4
3
Nijat Masood
Bangladesh
16
79
5
5-79
2
5
Rashid Khan
Ireland
34
82
5
5-82
7
2
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
36
138
4
4-138
3
4
Mohammad Nabi
Ireland
14
36
3
3-36
5
3
Yamin Ahmadzai
Ireland
12
41
3
3-41
2
3
Yamin Ahmadzai
India
19
51
3
3-51
7
3
Yamin Ahmadzai
Ireland
14
52
3
3-52
1
4
Mohammad Nabi
Bangladesh
24
56
3
3-56
6
2
Zahir Khan
Bangladesh
15
59
3
3-59
0
4
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
32
73
3
3-73
6
2
Rashid Khan
West Indies
32
114
3
3-114
5
4
Rashid Khan
Ireland
12
20
2
2-20
5
2
Waqar Salamkheil
Ireland
14
35
2
2-35
4
3
Yamin Ahmadzai
Bangladesh
10
39
2
2-39
1
4
Sayed Shirzad
Zimbabwe
15
48
2
2-48
3
3
Zahir Khan
West Indies
13
53
2
2-53
2
4
Waqar Salamkheil
Ireland
17
66
2
2-66
2
4
Zahir Khan
Zimbabwe
19
81
2
2-81
0
4
Wafadar Momand
India
21
100
2
2-100
5
5
Zahir Khan
Bangladesh
23
112
2
2-112
0
5
Rashid Khan
India
35
154
2
2-154
2
4
Amir Hamza
West Indies
2
5
1
1-5
1
2
Ibrahim Zadran
Zimbabwe
2
13
1
1-13
0
7
Yamin Ahmadzai
Bangladesh
10
21
1
1-21
2
2
Qais Ahmad
Bangladesh
8
22
1
1-22
2
3
Rahmat Shah
Bangladesh
6
30
1
1-30
1
5
Mohammad Nabi
Bangladesh
20
39
1
1-39
5
2
Javed Ahmadi
Zimbabwe
16
40
1
1-40
5
3
Yamin Ahmadzai
Zimbabwe
17
48
1
1-48
2
3
Sayed Shirzad
Zimbabwe
27
49
1
1-49
7
2
Mohammad Nabi
India
13
65
1
1-65
0
5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
India
15
75
1
1-75
1
5
Amir Hamza
Bangladesh
24
85
1
1-85
1
4
Amir Hamza
Bangladesh
16
90
1
1-90
0
6
Zahir Khan
Bangladesh
16
98
1
1-98
0
6
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
34
104
1
1-104
7
3
Asghar Afghan
Zimbabwe
1
1
0
0-1
0
1
Rahmat Shah
Bangladesh
2
4
0
0-4
0
2
Nasir Jamal
Bangladesh
2
4
0
0-4
0
2
Yamin Ahmadzai
Zimbabwe
1
5
0
0-5
0
4
Qais Ahmad
Bangladesh
1
6
0
0-6
0
6
Shahidullah Kamal
Zimbabwe
5
6
0
0-6
1
1
Yamin Ahmadzai
West Indies
1
8
0
0-8
0
8
Rahmat Shah
Zimbabwe
3
9
0
0-9
0
3
Hashmatullah Shahidi
Bangladesh
3
9
0
0-9
0
3
Javed Ahmadi
West Indies
1
9
0
0-9
0
9
Rashid Khan
West Indies
2
11
0
0-11
0
6
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
2
11
0
0-11
0
6
Yamin Ahmadzai
Bangladesh
4
14
0
0-14
1
4
Asghar Afghan
India
2
16
0
0-16
0
8
Hashmatullah Shahidi
Bangladesh
3
19
0
0-19
0
6
Javed Ahmadi
Zimbabwe
8
20
0
0-20
1
3
Abdul Wasi
Zimbabwe
9
23
0
0-23
0
3
Wafadar Momand
Ireland
8
24
0
0-24
0
3
Yamin Ahmadzai
West Indies
10
24
0
0-24
3
2
Wafadar Momand
Ireland
8
31
0
0-31
3
4
Karim Janat
Bangladesh
11
33
0
0-33
3
3
Zahir Khan
Bangladesh
9
46
0
0-46
1
5
Karim Janat
Bangladesh
8
48
0
0-48
0
6
Mohammad Nabi
Ireland
20
58
0
0-58
1
3
Yamin Ahmadzai
Bangladesh
13
61
0
0-61
1
5
Nijat Masood
Bangladesh
13
83
0
0-83
1
7
Most 5 Wickets Haul Records in Test Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
Overs
RUNS
WKTS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Rashid Khan
5
255
760
34
1
4
Amir Hamza
4
164
517
18
0
2
Nijat Masood
1
29
162
5
0
1
Best Economy Records in Test Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
INNS
WKTS
Eco
Avg
SR
Sayed Shirzad
1
42
2
3
2
32
84
Javed Ahmadi
3
25
3
1
3
69
150
Mohammad Nabi
3
91
5
8
3
32
68
Rashid Khan
5
255
9
34
3
22
45
Qais Ahmad
1
9
2
1
3
28
54
Amir Hamza
4
164
8
18
3
29
55
Yamin Ahmadzai
6
111
11
13
3
28
51
Waqar Salamkheil
1
31
2
4
3
25
47
Rahmat Shah
7
11
3
1
4
43
66
Wafadar Momand
2
37
3
2
4
78
111
Zahir Khan
4
95
6
10
5
45
57
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
1
15
1
1
5
75
90
Nijat Masood
1
29
2
5
6
32
35
Ibrahim Zadran
5
2
1
1
7
13
12
Best Bowling Strike Rate Records in Test Matches
Batting StatsBowling Stats
Most Runs Records in ODI Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
AVG
SR
4s
6s
Rahmat Shah
106
102
3,590
37
71
311
38
Mohammad Nabi
156
137
3,196
26
86
204
99
Mohammad Shahzad
84
84
2,727
34
89
323
55
Asghar Afghan
114
108
2,424
25
67
163
65
Hashmatullah Shahidi
73
73
2,085
34
68
181
12
Najibullah Zadran
92
84
2,060
29
89
178
68
Samiullah Shinwari
84
74
1,811
29
66
137
26
Rashid Khan
103
81
1,316
20
105
112
48
Ibrahim Zadran
28
28
1,286
51
82
132
18
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
35
35
1,238
36
88
114
45
Noor Ali Zadran
51
50
1,216
25
63
132
4
Gulbadin Naib
79
68
1,207
20
74
99
29
Nawroz Mangal
49
48
1,139
27
75
99
27
Javed Ahmadi
46
44
1,049
24
76
122
16
Dawlat Zadran
82
56
513
17
77
40
21
Azmatullah Omarzai
22
16
490
41
91
39
17
Karim Sadiq
24
22
475
24
81
49
15
Usman Ghani
17
17
435
26
75
39
10
Shafiqullah Shafiq
24
21
430
23
105
27
24
Mirwais Ashraf
46
38
399
15
73
27
16
Highest Scores Records in ODI Matches
Batter
RUNS
Balls
SR
Vs
4s
6s
Ibrahim Zadran
162
138
117
Sri Lanka
15
4
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
151
151
100
Pakistan
14
3
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
145
125
116
Bangladesh
13
8
Mohammad Shahzad
131
133
99
Zimbabwe
7
8
Nawroz Mangal
129
123
105
United Arab Emirates
8
4
Ibrahim Zadran
129
143
90
Australia
8
3
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
127
127
100
Ireland
8
9
Mohammad Shahzad
124
116
107
India
11
7
Ibrahim Zadran
120
141
85
Zimbabwe
16
0
Mohammad Shahzad
118
121
98
Canada
11
2
Usman Ghani
118
143
83
Zimbabwe
12
1
Mohammad Nabi
116
121
96
Zimbabwe
3
6
Karim Sadiq
114
108
106
Scotland
11
3
Rahmat Shah
114
110
104
Zimbabwe
8
4
Noor Ali Zadran
114
127
90
Canada
10
2
Rahmat Shah
113
115
98
Scotland
11
2
Nawroz Mangal
112
96
117
Scotland
8
6
Mohammad Shahzad
110
111
99
Netherlands
11
0
Rahmat Shah
108
128
84
Ireland
10
1
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
106
110
96
Bangladesh
7
4
Ibrahim Zadran
106
120
88
Sri Lanka
11
0
Najibullah Zadran
104
98
106
Ireland
5
5
Rahmat Shah
103
109
95
Ireland
10
2
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
103
127
81
Netherlands
6
3
Mohammad Shahzad
101
88
115
Ireland
16
0
Asghar Afghan
101
90
112
Ireland
6
6
Mohammad Shahzad
100
72
139
Scotland
15
0
Karim Sadiq
100
74
135
Netherlands
12
4
Ibrahim Zadran
100
119
84
Bangladesh
9
1
Rahmat Shah
100
123
81
Scotland
8
1
Ibrahim Zadran
98
98
100
Sri Lanka
11
2
Azmatullah Omarzai
97
107
91
South Africa
7
3
Hashmatullah Shahidi
97
118
82
Pakistan
7
0
Samiullah Shinwari
96
147
65
Scotland
7
5
Shabir Noori
94
109
86
Canada
11
2
Rahmat Shah
94
120
78
Zimbabwe
7
3
Mohammad Nabi
92
82
112
Scotland
7
3
Asghar Afghan
90
103
87
Bangladesh
6
3
Najibullah Zadran
89
53
168
Scotland
9
5
Hashmatullah Shahidi
88
104
85
Zimbabwe
13
0
Rahmat Shah
88
112
79
Zimbabwe
9
0
Ibrahim Zadran
87
113
77
Pakistan
10
0
Asghar Afghan
86
85
101
West Indies
3
6
Ikram Alikhil
86
93
92
West Indies
8
0
Mohammad Shahzad
84
91
92
Scotland
8
2
Mohammad Shahzad
84
93
90
West Indies
11
2
Najibullah Zadran
83
50
166
Ireland
7
6
Gulbadin Naib
82
68
121
Zimbabwe
3
6
Samiullah Shinwari
82
68
121
United Arab Emirates
9
2
Hashmatullah Shahidi
82
100
82
Ireland
8
1
Mohammad Shahzad
82
108
76
Netherlands
8
0
Asghar Afghan
82
111
74
Ireland
6
2
Samiullah Shinwari
82
118
69
Kenya
9
0
Najibullah Zadran
81
51
159
Zimbabwe
5
5
Samiullah Shinwari
81
69
117
Bangladesh
10
1
Javed Ahmadi
81
89
91
Ireland
7
3
Mohammad Shahzad
81
95
85
Ireland
10
0
Javed Ahmadi
81
102
79
West Indies
8
2
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
80
57
140
England
8
4
Mohammad Shahzad
80
81
99
Zimbabwe
7
3
Hashmatullah Shahidi
80
88
91
India
8
1
Ibrahim Zadran
80
101
79
Pakistan
6
2
Rahmat Shah
78
92
85
Ireland
4
3
Mohammad Nabi
77
57
135
United Arab Emirates
8
3
Najibullah Zadran
77
76
101
Sri Lanka
8
1
Rahmat Shah
77
84
92
Pakistan
5
2
Javed Ahmadi
76
87
87
Zimbabwe
6
2
Hashmatullah Shahidi
76
100
76
England
5
2
Mohammad Shahzad
75
74
101
Zimbabwe
10
3
Ibrahim Zadran
75
74
101
Bangladesh
10
1
Asghar Afghan
75
109
69
Ireland
4
3
Javed Ahmadi
74
81
91
Scotland
9
1
Gulbadin Naib
74
97
76
United Arab Emirates
4
2
Azmatullah Omarzai
73
63
116
Sri Lanka
6
3
Hashmatullah Shahidi
73
94
78
Netherlands
4
2
Rahmat Shah
72
90
80
Sri Lanka
5
0
Hashmatullah Shahidi
72
110
65
Bangladesh
6
0
Najibullah Zadran
71
59
120
Netherlands
8
3
Rahmat Shah
71
93
76
Bangladesh
2
3
Hashmatullah Shahidi
71
99
72
Bangladesh
5
0
Nawroz Mangal
70
58
121
Canada
6
0
Usman Ghani
70
68
103
Hong Kong
6
4
Rahmat Shah
70
102
69
Netherlands
3
2
Rahmat Shah
69
91
76
Zimbabwe
5
1
Rahmat Shah
68
70
97
Ireland
5
2
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
68
73
93
Sri Lanka
4
4
Rahmat Shah
68
109
62
West Indies
5
1
Hazratullah Zazai
67
43
156
Ireland
5
5
Javed Ahmadi
67
46
146
United Arab Emirates
11
1
Nawroz Mangal
67
53
126
Netherlands
10
1
Asghar Afghan
67
56
120
Pakistan
2
5
Najibullah Zadran
67
69
97
Scotland
6
2
Najibullah Zadran
67
84
80
Bangladesh
4
2
Mohammad Shahzad
66
79
84
Ireland
8
1
Asghar Afghan
66
106
62
Australia
6
0
Mohammad Nabi
65
32
203
Sri Lanka
6
5
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
65
53
123
Pakistan
9
1
Samiullah Shinwari
65
84
77
Zimbabwe
3
1
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
64
37
173
Pakistan
5
5
Mohammad Nabi
64
56
114
India
3
4
Best Batting Average Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
NO
Ibrahim Zadran
28
28
1,286
51
3
Rahmat Shah
106
102
3,590
37
4
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
35
35
1,238
36
1
Hashmatullah Shahidi
73
73
2,085
34
12
Mohammad Shahzad
84
84
2,727
34
3
Samiullah Shinwari
84
74
1,811
29
12
Najibullah Zadran
92
84
2,060
29
13
Nawroz Mangal
49
48
1,139
27
6
Mohammad Nabi
156
137
3,196
26
14
Noor Ali Zadran
51
50
1,216
25
1
Asghar Afghan
114
108
2,424
25
10
Javed Ahmadi
46
44
1,049
24
0
Gulbadin Naib
79
68
1,207
20
8
Rashid Khan
103
81
1,316
20
14
Dawlat Zadran
82
56
513
17
26
Best Batting Strike Rate Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
SR
Rashid Khan
103
81
1,316
20
105
Najibullah Zadran
92
84
2,060
29
89
Mohammad Shahzad
84
84
2,727
34
89
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
35
35
1,238
36
88
Mohammad Nabi
156
137
3,196
26
86
Ibrahim Zadran
28
28
1,286
51
82
Dawlat Zadran
82
56
513
17
77
Javed Ahmadi
46
44
1,049
24
76
Nawroz Mangal
49
48
1,139
27
75
Gulbadin Naib
79
68
1,207
20
74
Rahmat Shah
106
102
3,590
37
71
Hashmatullah Shahidi
73
73
2,085
34
68
Asghar Afghan
114
108
2,424
25
67
Samiullah Shinwari
84
74
1,811
29
66
Noor Ali Zadran
51
50
1,216
25
63
Most Hundreds Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
H.S
100s
Mohammad Shahzad
84
84
2,727
131
6
Rahmat Shah
106
102
3,590
114
5
Ibrahim Zadran
28
28
1,286
162
5
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
35
35
1,238
151
5
Nawroz Mangal
49
48
1,139
129
2
Karim Sadiq
24
22
475
114
2
Mohammad Nabi
156
137
3,196
116
1
Asghar Afghan
114
108
2,424
101
1
Najibullah Zadran
92
84
2,060
104
1
Noor Ali Zadran
51
50
1,216
114
1
Usman Ghani
17
17
435
118
1
Most Fifties Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
50s
H.S
Rahmat Shah
106
102
3,590
1
26
114
Hashmatullah Shahidi
73
73
2,085
1
19
97
Mohammad Nabi
156
137
3,196
1
16
116
Najibullah Zadran
92
84
2,060
0
15
104
Mohammad Shahzad
84
84
2,727
0
14
131
Asghar Afghan
114
108
2,424
1
12
101
Samiullah Shinwari
84
74
1,811
1
11
96
Noor Ali Zadran
51
50
1,216
0
7
114
Javed Ahmadi
46
44
1,049
0
7
81
Rashid Khan
103
81
1,316
0
5
60
Ibrahim Zadran
28
28
1,286
1
5
162
Gulbadin Naib
79
68
1,207
0
5
82
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
35
35
1,238
0
4
151
Nawroz Mangal
49
48
1,139
0
4
129
Azmatullah Omarzai
22
16
490
1
4
97
Nasir Jamal
16
14
352
0
3
53
Ikram Alikhil
21
16
327
0
3
86
Ihsanullah Janat
16
16
307
0
3
57
Usman Ghani
17
17
435
0
2
118
Shafiqullah Shafiq
24
21
430
0
2
56
Most Fours Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
4s
Mohammad Shahzad
84
84
2,727
323
Rahmat Shah
106
102
3,590
311
Mohammad Nabi
156
137
3,196
204
Hashmatullah Shahidi
73
73
2,085
181
Najibullah Zadran
92
84
2,060
178
Asghar Afghan
114
108
2,424
163
Samiullah Shinwari
84
74
1,811
137
Ibrahim Zadran
28
28
1,286
132
Noor Ali Zadran
51
50
1,216
132
Javed Ahmadi
46
44
1,049
122
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
35
35
1,238
114
Rashid Khan
103
81
1,316
112
Gulbadin Naib
79
68
1,207
99
Nawroz Mangal
49
48
1,139
99
Karim Sadiq
24
22
475
49
Dawlat Zadran
82
56
513
40
Azmatullah Omarzai
22
16
490
39
Usman Ghani
17
17
435
39
Hazratullah Zazai
16
16
361
38
Ihsanullah Janat
16
16
307
38
Most Sixes Records in ODI Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
6s
Mohammad Nabi
156
137
3,196
99
Najibullah Zadran
92
84
2,060
68
Asghar Afghan
114
108
2,424
65
Mohammad Shahzad
84
84
2,727
55
Rashid Khan
103
81
1,316
48
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
35
35
1,238
45
Rahmat Shah
106
102
3,590
38
Gulbadin Naib
79
68
1,207
29
Nawroz Mangal
49
48
1,139
27
Samiullah Shinwari
84
74
1,811
26
Shafiqullah Shafiq
24
21
430
24
Dawlat Zadran
82
56
513
21
Ibrahim Zadran
28
28
1,286
18
Azmatullah Omarzai
22
16
490
17
Hazratullah Zazai
16
16
361
17
Javed Ahmadi
46
44
1,049
16
Mirwais Ashraf
46
38
399
16
Karim Sadiq
24
22
475
15
Hashmatullah Shahidi
73
73
2,085
12
Usman Ghani
17
17
435
10
Most Nineties Records in ODI Matches
Most Wickets Records in ODI Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
OVERS
BALLS
WKTS
Avg
RUNS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Rashid Khan
103
883
5,300
183
20
3,748
6
4
Mohammad Nabi
156
1,219
7,314
162
32
5,229
4
0
Dawlat Zadran
82
628
3,769
115
30
3,423
3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
75
661
3,968
101
28
2,863
3
1
Gulbadin Naib
79
449
2,697
72
34
2,451
3
1
Hamid Hassan
38
289
1,734
59
23
1,331
2
1
Mirwais Ashraf
46
335
2,009
46
30
1,359
1
0
Samiullah Shinwari
84
352
2,111
45
38
1,729
1
0
Shapoor Zadran
44
330
1,983
43
37
1,589
2
0
Aftab Alam
27
209
1,257
41
25
1,033
1
0
Amir Hamza
31
258
1,552
40
25
1,017
1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi
27
198
1,188
38
29
1,108
3
0
Naveen-ul-Haq
15
115
691
22
32
708
1
0
Fareed Ahmad Malik
15
102
612
21
25
526
0
0
Rahmat Shah
106
90
543
15
35
532
0
1
Sharafuddin Ashraf
19
141
848
14
43
604
0
0
Azmatullah Omarzai
22
109
658
13
48
624
0
0
Khaliq Dad
6
42
252
9
17
150
0
0
Javed Ahmadi
46
75
452
9
40
363
1
0
Izatullah Dawlatzai
5
35
210
8
18
146
1
0
Nawroz Mangal
49
49
293
8
29
235
0
0
Yamin Ahmadzai
9
56
340
7
43
304
0
0
Noor Ahmad
7
59
354
7
48
338
0
0
Karim Sadiq
24
53
320
6
34
201
0
0
Hasti Gul
2
19
114
3
24
73
0
0
Asghar Afghan
114
23
139
3
30
91
0
0
Qais Ahmad
1
7
46
3
11
32
0
0
Abdullah Mazari
3
16
96
2
25
49
0
0
Rokhan Barakzai
1
10
60
2
23
45
0
0
Zahir Khan
1
10
60
2
28
55
0
0
Usman Ghani
17
6
38
1
34
34
0
0
Dawlat Ahmadzai
3
18
112
1
121
121
0
0
Sayed Shirzad
2
8
48
1
56
56
0
0
Abdul Rahman
3
17
104
1
133
133
0
0
Best Bowling Average Records in ODI Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
Avg
Rashid Khan
103
883
183
20
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
75
661
101
28
Dawlat Zadran
82
628
115
30
Mohammad Nabi
156
1,219
162
32
Best Bowling Records in ODI Matches
Bowler
Vs
OVS
RUNS
WKTS
BBI
MAIDENS
ECON
Rashid Khan
West Indies
8
18
7
7-18
1
2
Rashid Khan
Ireland
9
43
6
6-43
0
5
Gulbadin Naib
Ireland
9
43
6
6-43
0
5
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
8
24
5
5-24
1
3
Rahmat Shah
United Arab Emirates
5
32
5
5-32
0
6
Rashid Khan
United Arab Emirates
9
41
5
5-41
0
5
Hamid Hassan
United Arab Emirates
10
45
5
5-45
1
5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Zimbabwe
10
50
5
5-50
0
5
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
8
17
4
4-17
2
2
Hamid Hassan
Kenya
10
19
4
4-19
2
2
Rashid Khan
Ireland
8
21
4
4-21
1
3
Dawlat Zadran
Zimbabwe
8
22
4
4-22
0
3
Shapoor Zadran
Netherlands
10
24
4
4-24
2
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Ireland
10
24
4
4-24
2
2
Aftab Alam
Ireland
8
25
4
4-25
2
3
Hamid Hassan
Kenya
8
26
4
4-26
4
3
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
5
26
4
4-26
0
5
Gulbadin Naib
Zimbabwe
6
27
4
4-27
0
5
Rashid Khan
Ireland
9
29
4
4-29
0
3
Rashid Khan
Ireland
10
29
4
4-29
1
3
Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka
9
30
4
4-30
0
3
Gulbadin Naib
Scotland
9
30
4
4-30
0
3
Mohammad Nabi
Ireland
9
30
4
4-30
0
3
Samiullah Shinwari
Canada
10
31
4
4-31
3
3
Mohammad Nabi
Canada
10
31
4
4-31
2
3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Netherlands
9
32
4
4-32
0
3
Mohammad Nabi
Zimbabwe
10
34
4
4-34
0
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka
10
34
4
4-34
1
3
Mirwais Ashraf
Kenya
10
35
4
4-35
2
4
Javed Ahmadi
Ireland
10
37
4
4-37
0
4
Rashid Khan
Sri Lanka
10
37
4
4-37
0
4
Shapoor Zadran
Scotland
10
38
4
4-38
1
4
Izatullah Dawlatzai
Netherlands
9
38
4
4-38
2
4
Naveen-ul-Haq
Ireland
10
42
4
4-42
0
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
West Indies
10
43
4
4-43
0
5
Rashid Khan
Ireland
9
48
4
4-48
0
5
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka
9
49
4
4-49
0
5
Dawlat Zadran
Ireland
9
53
4
4-53
0
6
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bangladesh
10
54
4
4-54
1
5
Gulbadin Naib
Sri Lanka
10
60
4
4-60
0
6
Dawlat Zadran
Bangladesh
10
73
4
4-73
0
7
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
5
13
3
3-13
1
3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Ireland
10
14
3
3-14
3
1
Mohammad Nabi
Zimbabwe
4
14
3
3-14
0
4
Mohammad Nabi
Zimbabwe
5
15
3
3-15
0
3
Samiullah Shinwari
Canada
3
16
3
3-16
0
5
Rashid Khan
Ireland
8
18
3
3-18
2
2
Amir Hamza
Kenya
10
19
3
3-19
1
2
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
4
20
3
3-20
0
5
Mirwais Ashraf
Zimbabwe
8
20
3
3-20
2
3
Shapoor Zadran
Ireland
8
20
3
3-20
2
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bangladesh
7
22
3
3-22
1
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bangladesh
8
24
3
3-24
1
3
Hamid Hassan
Ireland
6
24
3
3-24
1
4
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
7
25
3
3-25
0
4
Rashid Khan
West Indies
10
26
3
3-26
1
3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Hong Kong
10
26
3
3-26
1
3
Mohammad Nabi
Scotland
5
26
3
3-26
0
5
Aftab Alam
Ireland
8
28
3
3-28
0
4
Rashid Khan
Ireland
6
28
3
3-28
0
4
Rashid Khan
Ireland
10
28
3
3-28
0
3
Mohammad Nabi
Netherlands
9
28
3
3-28
1
3
Dawlat Zadran
Scotland
10
29
3
3-29
1
3
Sharafuddin Ashraf
Zimbabwe
9
29
3
3-29
0
3
Samiullah Shinwari
Kenya
10
29
3
3-29
1
3
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
5
29
3
3-29
0
5
Amir Hamza
Hong Kong
10
30
3
3-30
1
3
Khaliq Dad
Netherlands
10
30
3
3-30
1
3
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
8
31
3
3-31
0
4
Rashid Khan
Netherlands
9
31
3
3-31
0
3
Qais Ahmad
Netherlands
7
32
3
3-32
0
4
Hamid Hassan
Kenya
9
32
3
3-32
1
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
West Indies
10
33
3
3-33
1
3
Hamid Hassan
Scotland
8
33
3
3-33
1
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Pakistan
10
33
3
3-33
1
3
Gulbadin Naib
Sri Lanka
8
34
3
3-34
0
4
Dawlat Zadran
Ireland
10
35
3
3-35
2
4
Dawlat Zadran
Ireland
7
35
3
3-35
0
5
Rashid Khan
Bangladesh
10
35
3
3-35
2
4
Nawroz Mangal
Netherlands
6
35
3
3-35
0
6
Dawlat Zadran
Hong Kong
6
36
3
3-36
0
6
Rashid Khan
England
9
37
3
3-37
1
4
Rashid Khan
Ireland
10
37
3
3-37
0
4
Rashid Khan
Bangladesh
10
37
3
3-37
0
4
Dawlat Zadran
Zimbabwe
9
37
3
3-37
2
4
Mohammad Nabi
Zimbabwe
9
38
3
3-38
0
4
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
8
38
3
3-38
0
5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bangladesh
10
39
3
3-39
0
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bangladesh
10
40
3
3-40
0
4
Rashid Khan
Ireland
10
40
3
3-40
0
4
Dawlat Zadran
Scotland
9
41
3
3-41
1
5
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
10
41
3
3-41
2
4
Samiullah Shinwari
Scotland
9
41
3
3-41
1
5
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
10
41
3
3-41
1
4
Samiullah Shinwari
Canada
10
43
3
3-43
0
4
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
10
43
3
3-43
0
4
Hamid Hassan
Ireland
8
44
3
3-44
0
6
Mohammad Nabi
Bangladesh
9
44
3
3-44
0
5
Hamid Hassan
Sri Lanka
9
45
3
3-45
0
5
Dawlat Zadran
United Arab Emirates
8
45
3
3-45
1
6
Most 5 Wickets Haul Records in ODI Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
Overs
RUNS
WKTS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Rashid Khan
103
883
3,748
183
6
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
75
661
2,863
101
3
1
Gulbadin Naib
79
449
2,451
72
3
1
Hamid Hassan
38
289
1,331
59
2
1
Rahmat Shah
106
90
532
15
0
1
Best Economy Records in ODI Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
INNS
WKTS
Eco
Avg
SR
Abdullah Mazari
3
16
2
2
3
25
48
Khaliq Dad
6
42
6
9
4
17
28
Karim Sadiq
24
53
12
6
4
34
53
Hasti Gul
2
19
2
3
4
24
38
Amir Hamza
31
258
31
40
4
25
39
Asghar Afghan
114
23
7
3
4
30
46
Mirwais Ashraf
46
335
45
46
4
30
44
Izatullah Dawlatzai
5
35
5
8
4
18
26
Qais Ahmad
1
7
1
3
4
11
15
Rashid Khan
103
883
98
183
4
20
29
Sharafuddin Ashraf
19
141
19
14
4
43
61
Mohammad Nabi
156
1,219
151
162
4
32
45
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
75
661
74
101
4
28
39
Rokhan Barakzai
1
10
1
2
5
23
30
Hamid Hassan
38
289
37
59
5
23
29
Shapoor Zadran
44
330
44
43
5
37
46
Nawroz Mangal
49
49
16
8
5
29
37
Javed Ahmadi
46
75
19
9
5
40
50
Samiullah Shinwari
84
352
65
45
5
38
47
Aftab Alam
27
209
27
41
5
25
31
Fareed Ahmad Malik
15
102
14
21
5
25
29
Yamin Ahmadzai
9
56
8
7
5
43
49
Usman Ghani
17
6
2
1
5
34
38
Dawlat Zadran
82
628
80
115
5
30
33
Gulbadin Naib
79
449
73
72
5
34
37
Zahir Khan
1
10
1
2
6
28
30
Fazalhaq Farooqi
27
198
27
38
6
29
31
Azmatullah Omarzai
22
109
22
13
6
48
51
Noor Ahmad
7
59
7
7
6
48
51
Rahmat Shah
106
90
29
15
6
35
36
Naveen-ul-Haq
15
115
15
22
6
32
31
Dawlat Ahmadzai
3
18
3
1
6
121
112
Sayed Shirzad
2
8
1
1
7
56
48
Abdul Rahman
3
17
3
1
8
133
104
Best Bowling Strike Rate Records in ODI Matches
Batting StatsBowling Stats
Most Runs Records in T20 Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
AVG
SR
4s
6s
Mohammad Shahzad
72
72
1,994
29
132
221
76
Mohammad Nabi
108
100
1,803
22
138
122
93
Najibullah Zadran
94
84
1,712
32
140
115
91
Asghar Afghan
75
68
1,382
22
111
87
69
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
43
43
1,043
24
135
82
61
Hazratullah Zazai
38
38
1,008
29
133
97
57
Samiullah Shinwari
64
55
1,004
22
118
76
37
Usman Ghani
35
34
786
25
107
76
21
Gulbadin Naib
59
49
670
20
122
47
33
Noor Ali Zadran
22
22
586
27
101
53
9
Ibrahim Zadran
24
24
530
27
103
41
13
Karim Sadiq
35
35
527
15
109
59
10
Karim Janat
52
36
515
17
114
34
24
Shafiqullah Shafiq
46
42
494
16
145
35
31
Nawroz Mangal
31
31
479
18
110
40
18
Rashid Khan
81
45
361
15
129
23
22
Najeeb Tarakai
12
12
258
22
123
21
13
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
14
185
17
112
13
8
Afsar Zazai
8
8
141
18
82
9
3
Mirwais Ashraf
24
18
126
13
112
5
8
Highest Scores Records in T20 Matches
Batter
RUNS
Balls
SR
Vs
4s
6s
Hazratullah Zazai
162
62
261
Ireland
11
16
Mohammad Shahzad
118
67
176
Zimbabwe
10
8
Najeeb Tarakai
90
58
155
Ireland
7
5
Mohammad Nabi
89
30
297
Ireland
6
9
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
87
45
193
Zimbabwe
6
7
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
84
45
187
Sri Lanka
4
6
Mohammad Nabi
84
54
156
Bangladesh
3
7
Hazratullah Zazai
82
54
152
Ireland
6
7
Mohammad Nabi
81
36
225
Ireland
6
7
Mohammad Shahzad
80
60
133
Oman
8
3
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
79
52
152
West Indies
6
5
Mohammad Shahzad
77
57
135
Ireland
7
2
Mohammad Shahzad
75
36
208
Scotland
5
7
Hazratullah Zazai
74
33
224
Ireland
8
6
Mohammad Shahzad
74
37
200
United Arab Emirates
7
5
Usman Ghani
73
48
152
Ireland
7
3
Najibullah Zadran
73
48
152
New Zealand
6
3
Najibullah Zadran
72
35
206
Zimbabwe
5
5
Mohammad Shahzad
72
43
167
Ireland
6
5
Karim Sadiq
72
48
150
United Arab Emirates
8
1
Najibullah Zadran
69
30
230
Zimbabwe
5
6
Usman Ghani
69
54
128
Oman
9
1
Mohammad Shahzad
68
53
128
Hong Kong
6
3
Usman Ghani
65
45
144
Zimbabwe
6
3
Mohammad Shahzad
65
46
141
Ireland
6
1
Nawroz Mangal
65
56
116
Papua New Guinea
2
3
Ibrahim Zadran
64
59
108
India
4
2
Noor Ali Zadran
63
44
143
Oman
8
0
Asghar Afghan
62
47
132
Sri Lanka
3
4
Samiullah Shinwari
61
34
179
Canada
6
3
Mohammad Shahzad
61
39
156
Scotland
5
3
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
61
47
130
Zimbabwe
4
4
Najibullah Zadran
60
35
171
Hong Kong
3
4
Mohammad Shahzad
60
46
130
Oman
4
3
Ibrahim Zadran
60
51
118
United Arab Emirates
5
1
Najibullah Zadran
59
34
174
Scotland
5
3
Usman Ghani
59
42
140
Ireland
6
2
Hazratullah Zazai
59
45
131
Bangladesh
3
5
Najibullah Zadran
57
46
124
Zimbabwe
6
1
Karim Janat
56
22
255
United Arab Emirates
4
5
Gulbadin Naib
56
31
181
Zimbabwe
7
0
Samiullah Shinwari
56
36
156
Ireland
6
3
Najibullah Zadran
55
24
229
United Arab Emirates
5
3
Asghar Afghan
55
38
145
Zimbabwe
6
2
Mohammad Shahzad
55
46
120
Scotland
6
1
Asghar Afghan
55
50
110
Scotland
2
1
Mohammad Nabi
54
40
135
Bangladesh
6
1
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
53
35
151
Ireland
8
1
Nawroz Mangal
53
36
147
Hong Kong
6
2
Karim Janat
53
38
139
United Arab Emirates
2
3
Karim Janat
53
38
139
Zimbabwe
3
4
Mohammad Nabi
52
32
163
Zimbabwe
4
2
Mohammad Shahzad
52
40
130
Ireland
9
1
Shafiqullah Shafiq
51
24
213
Hong Kong
5
3
Asghar Afghan
51
37
138
Hong Kong
2
3
Noor Ali Zadran
51
52
98
Sri Lanka
6
1
Najibullah Zadran
50
24
208
Ireland
4
3
Noor Ali Zadran
50
48
104
Kenya
4
1
Noor Ali Zadran
50
48
104
India
4
0
Asghar Afghan
49
28
175
Ireland
4
3
Usman Ghani
49
34
144
Zimbabwe
5
2
Asghar Afghan
49
35
140
Hong Kong
4
3
Asghar Afghan
49
36
136
Nepal
4
1
Mohammad Nabi
49
40
123
Ireland
5
1
Samiullah Shinwari
49
41
120
Bangladesh
2
3
Shahidullah Kamal
49
43
114
India
3
2
Rashid Khan
48
23
209
Australia
3
4
Afsar Zazai
48
40
120
United Arab Emirates
4
2
Najibullah Zadran
48
40
120
West Indies
4
1
Hazratullah Zazai
47
35
134
Bangladesh
6
2
Mohammad Shahzad
47
41
115
Ireland
6
1
Usman Ghani
47
48
98
Bangladesh
5
1
Mohammad Shahzad
46
25
184
Scotland
3
2
Mohammad Nabi
46
29
159
Scotland
3
4
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
46
37
124
Scotland
1
4
Hazratullah Zazai
45
26
173
Zimbabwe
8
0
Mohammad Nabi
45
26
173
Zimbabwe
2
4
Mohammad Shahzad
45
33
136
Namibia
3
2
Mohammad Shahzad
44
19
232
South Africa
3
5
Najibullah Zadran
44
25
176
Zimbabwe
2
3
Mohammad Shahzad
44
30
147
United Arab Emirates
7
1
Hazratullah Zazai
44
30
147
Scotland
3
3
Najibullah Zadran
44
32
138
Oman
4
2
Gulbadin Naib
44
32
138
England
5
3
Asghar Afghan
44
33
133
United Arab Emirates
2
3
Usman Ghani
44
40
110
Ireland
3
2
Samiullah Shinwari
44
42
105
Netherlands
3
1
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
44
49
90
Pakistan
2
1
Najibullah Zadran
43
17
253
Bangladesh
1
6
Gulbadin Naib
43
19
226
Ireland
3
4
Mohammad Nabi
43
22
195
Zimbabwe
1
4
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
43
24
179
Zimbabwe
5
2
Mohammad Nabi
43
25
172
Ireland
3
2
Asghar Afghan
43
34
126
Kenya
3
2
Samiullah Shinwari
43
37
116
Zimbabwe
4
1
Najibullah Zadran
42
18
233
Ireland
0
5
Najibullah Zadran
42
21
200
Ireland
3
2
Karim Janat
42
22
191
India
3
2
Mohammad Shahzad
42
22
191
Scotland
6
2
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
42
29
145
Ireland
3
3
Best Batting Average Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
NO
Najibullah Zadran
94
84
1,712
32
30
Mohammad Shahzad
72
72
1,994
29
3
Hazratullah Zazai
38
38
1,008
29
3
Noor Ali Zadran
22
22
586
27
0
Ibrahim Zadran
24
24
530
27
4
Usman Ghani
35
34
786
25
3
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
43
43
1,043
24
0
Mohammad Nabi
108
100
1,803
22
19
Asghar Afghan
75
68
1,382
22
5
Samiullah Shinwari
64
55
1,004
22
9
Najeeb Tarakai
12
12
258
22
0
Gulbadin Naib
59
49
670
20
15
Nawroz Mangal
31
31
479
18
4
Afsar Zazai
8
8
141
18
0
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
14
185
17
3
Karim Janat
52
36
515
17
5
Shafiqullah Shafiq
46
42
494
16
12
Karim Sadiq
35
35
527
15
0
Rashid Khan
81
45
361
15
21
Mirwais Ashraf
24
18
126
13
8
Best Batting Strike Rate Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
Avg
SR
Shafiqullah Shafiq
46
42
494
16
145
Najibullah Zadran
94
84
1,712
32
140
Mohammad Nabi
108
100
1,803
22
138
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
43
43
1,043
24
135
Hazratullah Zazai
38
38
1,008
29
133
Mohammad Shahzad
72
72
1,994
29
132
Rashid Khan
81
45
361
15
129
Najeeb Tarakai
12
12
258
22
123
Gulbadin Naib
59
49
670
20
122
Samiullah Shinwari
64
55
1,004
22
118
Karim Janat
52
36
515
17
114
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
14
185
17
112
Mirwais Ashraf
24
18
126
13
112
Asghar Afghan
75
68
1,382
22
111
Nawroz Mangal
31
31
479
18
110
Karim Sadiq
35
35
527
15
109
Usman Ghani
35
34
786
25
107
Ibrahim Zadran
24
24
530
27
103
Noor Ali Zadran
22
22
586
27
101
Afsar Zazai
8
8
141
18
82
Most Hundreds Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
H.S
100s
Mohammad Shahzad
72
72
1,994
118
1
Hazratullah Zazai
38
38
1,008
162
1
Most Fifties Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
50s
H.S
Mohammad Shahzad
72
72
1,994
0
11
118
Najibullah Zadran
94
84
1,712
0
8
73
Mohammad Nabi
108
100
1,803
0
5
89
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
43
43
1,043
0
5
87
Asghar Afghan
75
68
1,382
0
4
62
Usman Ghani
35
34
786
0
4
73
Noor Ali Zadran
22
22
586
0
4
63
Hazratullah Zazai
38
38
1,008
0
3
162
Karim Janat
52
36
515
0
3
56
Samiullah Shinwari
64
55
1,004
0
2
61
Ibrahim Zadran
24
24
530
0
2
64
Nawroz Mangal
31
31
479
0
2
65
Gulbadin Naib
59
49
670
0
1
56
Karim Sadiq
35
35
527
0
1
72
Shafiqullah Shafiq
46
42
494
0
1
51
Najeeb Tarakai
12
12
258
1
1
90
Most Fours Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
4s
Mohammad Shahzad
72
72
1,994
221
Mohammad Nabi
108
100
1,803
122
Najibullah Zadran
94
84
1,712
115
Hazratullah Zazai
38
38
1,008
97
Asghar Afghan
75
68
1,382
87
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
43
43
1,043
82
Samiullah Shinwari
64
55
1,004
76
Usman Ghani
35
34
786
76
Karim Sadiq
35
35
527
59
Noor Ali Zadran
22
22
586
53
Gulbadin Naib
59
49
670
47
Ibrahim Zadran
24
24
530
41
Nawroz Mangal
31
31
479
40
Shafiqullah Shafiq
46
42
494
35
Karim Janat
52
36
515
34
Rashid Khan
81
45
361
23
Najeeb Tarakai
12
12
258
21
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
14
185
13
Afsar Zazai
8
8
141
9
Mirwais Ashraf
24
18
126
5
Most Sixes Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
6s
Mohammad Nabi
108
100
1,803
93
Najibullah Zadran
94
84
1,712
91
Mohammad Shahzad
72
72
1,994
76
Asghar Afghan
75
68
1,382
69
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
43
43
1,043
61
Hazratullah Zazai
38
38
1,008
57
Samiullah Shinwari
64
55
1,004
37
Gulbadin Naib
59
49
670
33
Shafiqullah Shafiq
46
42
494
31
Karim Janat
52
36
515
24
Rashid Khan
81
45
361
22
Usman Ghani
35
34
786
21
Nawroz Mangal
31
31
479
18
Ibrahim Zadran
24
24
530
13
Najeeb Tarakai
12
12
258
13
Karim Sadiq
35
35
527
10
Noor Ali Zadran
22
22
586
9
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
14
185
8
Mirwais Ashraf
24
18
126
8
Dawlat Zadran
33
17
68
6
Most Nineties Records in T20 Matches
Batter
MATCHES
INNS
RUNS
90s
Najeeb Tarakai
12
12
258
1
Most Wickets Records in T20 Matches
PLAYER
MATCHES
OVERS
BALLS
WKTS
Avg
RUNS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Rashid Khan
81
308
1,850
128
15
1,877
4
2
Mohammad Nabi
108
329
1,978
87
28
2,412
3
0
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
43
159
954
56
18
999
1
1
Dawlat Zadran
33
119
717
40
24
945
1
0
Karim Janat
52
126
757
39
26
1,011
0
1
Shapoor Zadran
36
116
695
37
25
907
0
0
Hamid Hassan
25
90
544
35
17
580
1
0
Fareed Ahmad Malik
28
84
507
35
20
714
0
0
Naveen-ul-Haq
27
87
521
34
21
704
0
0
Amir Hamza
33
111
666
30
25
752
0
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi
24
90
544
27
22
590
0
0
Samiullah Shinwari
64
101
610
27
25
663
1
1
Gulbadin Naib
59
98
589
26
31
801
0
0
Mirwais Ashraf
24
63
380
14
30
424
0
0
Karim Sadiq
35
66
396
13
36
463
0
0
Aftab Alam
12
41
245
11
29
324
0
0
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
52
315
11
41
455
0
0
Qais Ahmad
5
13
78
9
8
73
0
0
Sharafuddin Ashraf
16
40
240
8
37
296
0
0
Sayed Shirzad
4
15
90
7
17
116
0
0
Rokhan Barakzai
3
10
60
6
13
75
0
0
Yamin Ahmadzai
2
7
43
5
13
65
0
0
Noor Ahmad
1
4
24
4
3
10
1
0
Nawroz Mangal
31
10
60
4
20
80
0
0
Nijat Masood
3
11
66
4
24
95
0
0
Zahir Khan
4
8
48
3
17
50
0
0
Izatullah Dawlatzai
3
8
48
3
34
101
0
0
Nasim Baras
3
8
48
2
28
56
0
0
Ziaur Rahman
1
4
24
2
21
42
0
0
Dawlat Ahmadzai
2
4
24
2
23
46
0
0
Asghar Afghan
75
0
4
1
4
4
0
0
Zamir Khan
1
4
24
1
26
26
0
0
Best Bowling Average Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
Avg
Qais Ahmad
5
13
9
8
Rokhan Barakzai
3
10
6
13
Rashid Khan
81
308
128
15
Hamid Hassan
25
90
35
17
Sayed Shirzad
4
15
7
17
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
43
159
56
18
Fareed Ahmad Malik
28
84
35
20
Naveen-ul-Haq
27
87
34
21
Fazalhaq Farooqi
24
90
27
22
Dawlat Zadran
33
119
40
24
Shapoor Zadran
36
116
37
25
Samiullah Shinwari
64
101
27
25
Amir Hamza
33
111
30
25
Karim Janat
52
126
39
26
Mohammad Nabi
108
329
87
28
Aftab Alam
12
41
11
29
Mirwais Ashraf
24
63
14
30
Gulbadin Naib
59
98
26
31
Karim Sadiq
35
66
13
36
Sharafuddin Ashraf
16
40
8
37
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
52
11
41
Best Bowling Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
Vs
OVS
RUNS
WKTS
BBI
MAIDENS
ECON
Rashid Khan
Ireland
2
3
5
5-3
1
2
Karim Janat
West Indies
4
11
5
5-11
0
3
Samiullah Shinwari
Kenya
4
13
5
5-13
0
3
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Scotland
4
20
5
5-20
0
5
Rashid Khan
Ireland
4
27
5
5-27
0
7
Rashid Khan
Scotland
2
9
4
4-9
0
4
Noor Ahmad
Zimbabwe
4
10
4
4-10
0
3
Mohammad Nabi
Ireland
2
10
4
4-10
0
5
Rashid Khan
Bangladesh
4
12
4
4-12
0
3
Samiullah Shinwari
Canada
4
14
4
4-14
0
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bangladesh
4
15
4
4-15
0
4
Mohammad Nabi
Hong Kong
4
17
4
4-17
0
4
Rashid Khan
Ireland
3
17
4
4-17
0
6
Mohammad Nabi
Hong Kong
4
20
4
4-20
0
5
Hamid Hassan
Scotland
4
22
4
4-22
1
6
Rashid Khan
Ireland
4
25
4
4-25
0
6
Dawlat Zadran
United Arab Emirates
4
44
4
4-44
0
11
Hamid Hassan
Kenya
3
4
3
3-4
1
1
Hamid Hassan
Namibia
4
9
3
3-9
0
2
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
4
11
3
3-11
0
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sri Lanka
3
11
3
3-11
1
3
Rashid Khan
Bangladesh
3
13
3
3-13
0
4
Fareed Ahmad Malik
Ireland
2
14
3
3-14
0
7
Rashid Khan
United Arab Emirates
4
14
3
3-14
0
4
Fareed Ahmad Malik
Pakistan
3
15
3
3-15
0
5
Karim Janat
Bangladesh
2
15
3
3-15
0
10
Sayed Shirzad
Oman
3
16
3
3-16
0
5
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bangladesh
4
16
3
3-16
0
4
Qais Ahmad
Sri Lanka
4
16
3
3-16
0
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Ireland
4
17
3
3-17
0
4
Karim Sadiq
Ireland
3
17
3
3-17
0
6
Dawlat Zadran
Netherlands
3
17
3
3-17
0
5
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bangladesh
4
18
3
3-18
0
5
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
4
19
3
3-19
0
5
Hamid Hassan
South Africa
4
21
3
3-21
0
5
Dawlat Zadran
Ireland
4
21
3
3-21
0
5
Naveen-ul-Haq
Ireland
4
21
3
3-21
0
5
Naveen-ul-Haq
Australia
4
21
3
3-21
0
5
Rashid Khan
Ireland
4
22
3
3-22
0
6
Azmatullah Omarzai
Bangladesh
4
22
3
3-22
0
6
Rashid Khan
Bangladesh
4
22
3
3-22
0
6
Mohammad Nabi
Netherlands
4
23
3
3-23
0
6
Nawroz Mangal
Ireland
4
23
3
3-23
0
6
Naveen-ul-Haq
West Indies
4
24
3
3-24
0
6
Karim Janat
Ireland
3
24
3
3-24
0
8
Mohammad Nabi
Scotland
4
25
3
3-25
0
6
Qais Ahmad
Ireland
4
25
3
3-25
0
6
Rashid Khan
United Arab Emirates
4
25
3
3-25
0
6
Naveen-ul-Haq
Namibia
4
26
3
3-26
0
7
Sharafuddin Ashraf
Netherlands
4
27
3
3-27
0
7
Rashid Khan
Ireland
4
28
3
3-28
0
7
Gulbadin Naib
Sri Lanka
4
28
3
3-28
0
7
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
4
28
3
3-28
0
7
Hamid Hassan
Scotland
4
29
3
3-29
0
7
Dawlat Zadran
Zimbabwe
4
29
3
3-29
0
7
Mohammad Nabi
United Arab Emirates
4
30
3
3-30
0
8
Rashid Khan
Zimbabwe
3
30
3
3-30
0
10
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Pakistan
3
31
3
3-31
0
10
Fareed Ahmad Malik
Pakistan
4
31
3
3-31
0
8
Karim Janat
United Arab Emirates
4
31
3
3-31
0
8
Dawlat Zadran
Zimbabwe
4
32
3
3-32
0
8
Hamid Hassan
Scotland
4
32
3
3-32
0
8
Yamin Ahmadzai
Oman
4
34
3
3-34
0
9
Rashid Khan
Ireland
4
35
3
3-35
0
9
Fareed Ahmad Malik
Oman
4
35
3
3-35
0
9
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Ireland
4
38
3
3-38
0
10
Naveen-ul-Haq
Ireland
4
38
3
3-38
0
10
Amir Hamza
Ireland
4
39
3
3-39
0
10
Nijat Masood
Zimbabwe
4
39
3
3-39
0
10
Shapoor Zadran
Bangladesh
4
40
3
3-40
0
10
Mirwais Ashraf
Kenya
3
6
2
2-6
1
2
Samiullah Shinwari
Kenya
3
7
2
2-7
0
2
Shapoor Zadran
Papua New Guinea
4
9
2
2-9
0
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Pakistan
4
9
2
2-9
0
2
Rashid Khan
Hong Kong
3
10
2
2-10
0
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Ireland
2
11
2
2-11
0
6
Qais Ahmad
Pakistan
3
11
2
2-11
0
4
Hamid Hassan
Zimbabwe
3
11
2
2-11
0
4
Rashid Khan
United Arab Emirates
4
12
2
2-12
0
3
Mohammad Nabi
Scotland
4
12
2
2-12
0
3
Mohammad Nabi
Pakistan
3
12
2
2-12
0
4
Gulbadin Naib
United Arab Emirates
2
13
2
2-13
0
7
Sharafuddin Ashraf
Zimbabwe
4
13
2
2-13
0
3
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Pakistan
4
13
2
2-13
0
3
Karim Janat
Zimbabwe
4
14
2
2-14
0
4
Rashid Khan
Oman
4
14
2
2-14
0
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Ireland
3
14
2
2-14
0
5
Karim Janat
Ireland
3
14
2
2-14
0
5
Mohammad Nabi
Sri Lanka
4
14
2
2-14
0
4
Mohammad Nabi
Ireland
2
15
2
2-15
0
8
Amir Hamza
Ireland
4
15
2
2-15
0
4
Amir Hamza
Zimbabwe
3
15
2
2-15
1
5
Rashid Khan
United Arab Emirates
4
16
2
2-16
0
4
Mohammad Nabi
Ireland
4
16
2
2-16
0
4
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Ireland
2
17
2
2-17
0
9
Rashid Khan
England
4
17
2
2-17
0
4
Azmatullah Omarzai
Bangladesh
3
17
2
2-17
0
6
Mohammad Nabi
England
4
17
2
2-17
0
4
Karim Sadiq
Ireland
4
17
2
2-17
0
4
Mohammad Nabi
Netherlands
2
18
2
2-18
0
9
Most 5 Wickets Haul Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
Overs
RUNS
WKTS
4-FERS
5-FERS
Rashid Khan
81
308
1,877
128
4
2
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
43
159
999
56
1
1
Karim Janat
52
126
1,011
39
0
1
Samiullah Shinwari
64
101
663
27
1
1
Best Economy Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
INNS
WKTS
Eco
Avg
SR
Asghar Afghan
75
0
1
1
4
4
Noor Ahmad
1
4
1
4
3
3
6
Qais Ahmad
5
13
4
9
6
8
9
Rashid Khan
81
308
81
128
6
15
14
Zahir Khan
4
8
3
3
6
17
16
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
43
159
43
56
6
18
17
Hamid Hassan
25
90
25
35
6
17
16
Zamir Khan
1
4
1
1
7
26
24
Fazalhaq Farooqi
24
90
24
27
7
22
20
Samiullah Shinwari
64
101
37
27
7
25
23
Mirwais Ashraf
24
63
21
14
7
30
27
Amir Hamza
33
111
33
30
7
25
22
Nasim Baras
3
8
3
2
7
28
24
Karim Sadiq
35
66
27
13
7
36
30
Mohammad Nabi
108
329
102
87
7
28
23
Sharafuddin Ashraf
16
40
14
8
7
37
30
Rokhan Barakzai
3
10
3
6
8
13
10
Sayed Shirzad
4
15
4
7
8
17
13
Shapoor Zadran
36
116
36
37
8
25
19
Dawlat Zadran
33
119
33
40
8
24
18
Aftab Alam
12
41
12
11
8
29
22
Nawroz Mangal
31
10
6
4
8
20
15
Karim Janat
52
126
43
39
8
26
19
Naveen-ul-Haq
27
87
27
34
8
21
15
Gulbadin Naib
59
98
39
26
8
31
23
Fareed Ahmad Malik
28
84
27
35
8
20
14
Nijat Masood
3
11
3
4
9
24
17
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
52
22
11
9
41
29
Yamin Ahmadzai
2
7
2
5
9
13
9
Ziaur Rahman
1
4
1
2
11
21
12
Dawlat Ahmadzai
2
4
2
2
12
23
12
Izatullah Dawlatzai
3
8
3
3
13
34
16
Best Bowling Strike Rate Records in T20 Matches
Bowler
MATCHES
OVERS
WKTS
SR
Qais Ahmad
5
13
9
9
Rokhan Barakzai
3
10
6
10
Sayed Shirzad
4
15
7
13
Rashid Khan
81
308
128
14
Fareed Ahmad Malik
28
84
35
14
Naveen-ul-Haq
27
87
34
15
Hamid Hassan
25
90
35
16
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
43
159
56
17
Dawlat Zadran
33
119
40
18
Shapoor Zadran
36
116
37
19
Karim Janat
52
126
39
19
Fazalhaq Farooqi
24
90
27
20
Amir Hamza
33
111
30
22
Aftab Alam
12
41
11
22
Samiullah Shinwari
64
101
27
23
Gulbadin Naib
59
98
26
23
Mohammad Nabi
108
329
87
23
Mirwais Ashraf
24
63
14
27
Azmatullah Omarzai
24
52
11
29
Sharafuddin Ashraf
16
40
8
30
Karim Sadiq
35
66
13
30
Afghanistan National Cricket Team: The Blue Tigers in Action
Afghanistan National Cricket Team: The Blue Tigers in Action – The rise of the Afghanistan men’s cricket team amidst conflict represents one of sport’s most poignant stories. Emerging from rubble and uncertainty, the team’s ascent has embodied the resilient spirit of a nation seeking normalcy.
Gaining one-day international status in 2009 marked a turning point after decades of turmoil robbed sporting hopes. As the team defeated top sides against the odds, cricket mania swept a grateful public.
Stars like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi became icons for Afghan youth, transforming cricket into a symbol of national unity. Success on the global stage allowed Afghanistan’s people to dream of better days.
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Afghanistan's cricket team has experienced a rapid rise in international rankings, showcasing the nation's resilience and passion for the sport.
Despite challenges such as political instability and lack of infrastructure, the team has made significant strides in a short span of time, thanks to the determination of the players and guidance from the coaching staff.
Prominent players like Rashid Khan, known for his trickery and speed, and Mohammad Nabi, with his all-round abilities, have played crucial roles in transforming the team's global image.
The impact of cricket on Afghanistan's youth has been profound, inspiring a new generation of athletes, providing a platform for self-expression and national unity, and opening up new job opportunities.
The team’s journey reminds us that sports can uplift a people and catalyze change. There is still much progress to be made, both on and off the field.
Yet the foundations now exist to develop Afghan cricket for future generations. The story continues, defined not by the past but the promise ahead.
Rise of Afghanistan National Cricket Team
Afghanistan’s cricket team’s meteoric rise in international rankings is a testament to the nation’s resilience and passion for the sport.
Despite numerous challenges, including political instability and lack of infrastructure, the team has made significant strides in a short span of time.
Their journey from playing in the lower echelons of cricket to competing against top cricketing nations is nothing short of inspirational.
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Analyzing their progress, it’s evident that the team’s success is rooted in the players’ relentless determination and the strategic guidance of their coaching staff.
The consistent performances of key players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, alongside promising newcomers, have played a crucial role in propelling the team to greater heights.
Moreover, the Afghan Cricket Board’s investment in domestic cricket and youth development has started bearing fruit, resulting in a steady supply of talented cricketers. This strategic move not only strengthens the national team’s roster but also encourages participation in the sport nationwide.
Prominent Players and Performances
Several key players have elevated the status of the Afghanistan cricket team through their outstanding performances on the international stage.
Notably, Rashid Khan, a prodigious leg-spin bowler, has played a pivotal role in transforming the team’s global image. He is renowned for his trickery and speed, which have posed significant challenges for opponents. His consistent performances have placed him among the top-ranked bowlers in international cricket.
Moreover, Mohammad Nabi’s all-round abilities have served as a major asset to the team. His proficiency in batting and off-spin bowling has contributed significantly to the team’s victories.
Furthermore, Asghar Afghan’s leadership and middle-order batting prowess have been instrumental in steering the team through challenging matches.
These players’ performances have not merely resulted in victories, but have also inspired a generation of Afghan cricketers. Their success has fostered a sense of national pride and has demonstrated the liberating power of sports to a global audience.
Their performances underscore the potential of the Afghanistan cricket team and are a testament to the resilience and determination of the Afghan people.
Challenges and Triumphs of the Blue Tigers
The journey of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team, while marked by exceptional performances from key players, has also been characterized by a series of challenges and triumphs.
Analyzing the path they’ve tread allows us to better understand the grit and resilience of the team.
Challenges
In its nascent stages, the team struggled with lack of proper infrastructure and training facilities. This coupled with the backdrop of political instability and unrest posed significant hurdles.
The team also grappled with insufficient exposure to international cricket, which hindered their growth and development.
Triumphs
Despite the obstacles, the team has made notable progress. Their journey from playing in the fifth tier of international cricket in 2008 to gaining Test status in 2017 is a testament to their tenacity.
The team has also managed to produce world-class players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, who have made their mark in international cricket.
These challenges and triumphs underscore the team’s journey, highlighting their determination to excel despite adversities. It’s a story of liberation, not just for the players, but also for the Afghanistan cricketing community at large.
Impact on Afghanistan’s Youth
Cricket’s rising prominence in Afghanistan has had a profound influence on the nation’s youth, inspiring a new generation of athletes.
This newfound passion for cricket has not only provided a platform for self-expression but also a sense of national unity and purpose among the youth.
Impact
Area
Example
Social
Unity & Purpose
Cricket matches bring together diverse groups, promoting unity.
Economic
Career Opportunities
The popularity of cricket has opened up new job opportunities.
Psychological
Motivation & Inspiration
National team’s success inspires youth to strive for excellence.
Physical
Health & Fitness
Regular cricket practice promotes physical fitness among youth.
The Afghanistan National Cricket Team’s success on the global stage has given the country’s youth a narrative of triumph and perseverance, challenging societal norms and providing a positive alternative to conflict.
Their accomplishments have motivated young Afghans to strive for excellence in their own lives, using cricket as a medium for liberation and self-improvement.
The cricket revolution in Afghanistan is thus not just a sporting phenomenon, but also a catalyst for societal change and youth empowerment.
Future Prospects for the Blue Tigers
As the team continues to inspire and unify Afghanistan’s youth, the future prospects for the Afghanistan National Cricket Team appear increasingly bright, presenting opportunities for further growth and success.
The team’s progress can be analyzed along two main dimensions:
Player Development
The emergence of young talents from grassroots cricket is a promising sign. These players, nurtured through domestic cricket, are already showcasing commendable skills at international platforms.
Continuous improvement in the players’ fitness and technical skills is evident. This is crucial for competing at the highest level and maintaining consistency.
Institutional Advancements
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is making commendable efforts in infrastructure development, which is vital for the team’s sustained growth.
The ACB’s strategic partnerships with international cricket bodies also hint at an exciting future, offering opportunities for exposure and learning.
The path ahead is challenging yet promising. The team’s aspiration to compete with the top cricketing nations, fueled by the relentless spirit of Afghanistan’s youth, is a beacon of hope.
The nation’s cricketing journey epitomizes the desire for liberation, symbolizing a relentless pursuit of excellence despite the odds.
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The Afghanistan National Cricket Team has shown remarkable progress, overcoming numerous hurdles to earn international recognition.
With notable players delivering commendable performances, they have inspired the youth of Afghanistan, fostering a sense of national pride and unity.
As they continue to navigate their challenges, their future prospects look promising, potentially transforming the landscape of Afghan sports and contributing positively to the country’s global image. The team’s journey exemplifies resilience and passion in the face of adversity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who are the captains of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team?
The captains of the Afghanistan national cricket team are:
Current ODI & Test captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
Current T20I captain: Mohammad Nabi
Previous captains: Asghar Afghan, Gulbadin Naib, Rahmat Shah
What is the history and rise of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team in international cricket?
The history and rise of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team in international cricket:
Afghanistan gained ICC affiliate membership in 2001 and ICC associate membership in 2013.
They rapidly progressed playing in ICC World Cricket League events and winning World T20 qualification.
Afghanistan qualified for the T20 World Cup in 2010 and the 50-over World Cup for the first time in 2015.
They were granted full ICC membership and Test status in 2017.
Afghanistan won their first Test match in 2019 against Ireland.
They have qualified for all major ICC global events recently.
Who is the head coach of the Afghanistan National Cricket Team?
The current head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team is Jonathan Trott. He was appointed in 2022 succeeding previous coaches including Lance Klusener, Andy Moles and Phil Simmons.
So in summary, Afghanistan has rapidly risen in international cricket since 2001 under various captains and coaches, gaining Test status by 2017.
