AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is Abdullah Tarakhail?
Abdullah has played 1 T20 international for Afghanistan.
Abdullah Tarakhail'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 all-rounders in the squad include Moeen Ali, Gulbadin Naib and Colin Ackermann.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Abdullah scores at a strike rate of 116.5 in T20 cricket, which is steady by T20 standards, and averages 10.9.
With the ball, Abdullah has taken 27 T20 wickets at an average of 25.14 and an economy rate of 8.72, which is on the expensive side, the cost of attacking for wickets for the format. He strikes once every 17.2 balls, has 0 four-wicket and 1 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 5/30. He bowls right arm medium.
Abdullah Tarakhail batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 24 | 16 | 120 | 30 | 10.9 | 116.5 |
| T20I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 22 | 20 | 285 | 60 | 16.76 | 104.39 |
| First-class | 14 | 24 | 563 | 84 | 28.15 | 83.77 |
Abdullah Tarakhail bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 24 | 27 | 5/30 | 25.14 | 8.72 | 17.2 |
| T20I | 1 | 2 | 2/14 | 0 | 4.67 | 9.00 |
| List A | 22 | 19 | 3/37 | 47.52 | 5.9 | 48.3 |
| First-class | 14 | 24 | 3/35 | 40.33 | 3.78 | 64 |
"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 Tarakhail 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 Tarakhail FAQs
Which team does Abdullah Tarakhail play for in APL 2026-27?
Abdullah Tarakhail plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is Abdullah Tarakhail's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Abdullah Tarakhail 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 Tarakhail's T20 record?
In 24 T20 matches, Abdullah Tarakhail has scored 120 runs (average 10.9, strike rate 116.5, best 30) and taken 27 wickets (economy 8.72, best 5/30).
What is Abdullah Tarakhail's playing role?
Abdullah Tarakhail is a all-rounder (right hand bat, right arm medium).
How old is Abdullah Tarakhail?
Abdullah Tarakhail was born on 5 December 2000, so he is 25.
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