AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is Abdullah Ahmadzai?
Abdullah has played 15 T20 internationals for Afghanistan. In T20 internationals he has 21 T20I wickets at an economy of 8.49.
Abdullah Ahmadzai's role at Team Balkh
Abdullah is one of the Afghan players in the Team Balkh squad. The APL is built to give local players matches next to international stars, so a strong season here is a fast route into Afghanistan's national set-up. Other bowlers in the squad include Mohammad Ghazanfar, Luke Wood, Zia ur Rehman Akbar and M. Waqar Salamkheil.
T20 record explained
With the ball, Abdullah has taken 55 T20 wickets at an average of 20.63 and an economy rate of 8.32, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 14.8 balls, has 4 four-wicket and 0 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 4/7. He bowls right arm medium fast.
Abdullah Ahmadzai batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 40 | 15 | 30 | 6 | 3.75 | 75 |
| T20I | 15 | 6 | 19 | 6 | 6.33 | 95.00 |
| List A | 15 | 13 | 173 | 43 | 14.41 | 166.34 |
| First-class | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3.25 | 56.52 |
Abdullah Ahmadzai bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 40 | 55 | 4/7 | 20.63 | 8.32 | 14.8 |
| T20I | 15 | 21 | 3/42 | 19.67 | 8.49 | 13.90 |
| List A | 15 | 19 | 5/68 | 36.57 | 6.17 | 35.5 |
| First-class | 3 | 7 | 3/20 | 45 | 3.76 | 71.7 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
UAE pitches can be slow, so pace bowlers rely on early swing with the new ball, cutters and change of pace. Most APL games start at 7:30 PM GST, and dew later in the evening can help batting sides chase, which puts extra value on accurate death bowling.
Team Balkh fixtures
Where to watch Abdullah Ahmadzai in the league stage (tentative, times in GST). Full dates on the APL 2026-27 schedule.
| Match | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun, 27 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 4 | Wed, 30 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 7 | Fri, 1 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 8 | Sat, 2 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 11 | Mon, 4 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 14 | Thu, 7 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 18 | Sat, 9 Jan, 7:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 19 | Sun, 10 Jan, 7:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
Abdullah Ahmadzai FAQs
Which team does Abdullah Ahmadzai play for in APL 2026-27?
Abdullah Ahmadzai plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is Abdullah Ahmadzai's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Abdullah Ahmadzai was picked as one of Team Balkh's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Abdullah Ahmadzai's T20 record?
In 40 T20 matches, Abdullah Ahmadzai has scored 30 runs (average 3.75, strike rate 75, best 6) and taken 55 wickets (economy 8.32, best 4/7).
What is Abdullah Ahmadzai's playing role?
Abdullah Ahmadzai is a bowler (right hand bat, right arm medium fast).
How old is Abdullah Ahmadzai?
Abdullah Ahmadzai was born on 26 June 2003, so he is 23.
When is Team Balkh's first APL 2026-27 match?
Team Balkh open their campaign against Team Paktia on Sun, 27 Dec at 7:30 PM GST at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah (tentative schedule). They play 8 league matches in total.
Last updated 13 November 2026