AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Bahar Ali Shinwari?
Bahar has not played international cricket yet; his record comes from domestic and franchise T20 cricket, which makes the APL a chance to push for national selection.
Bahar Ali Shinwari's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Bahar is one of the Afghan players in the Nangarhar Cosmic 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 batters in the squad include Alex Hales, Darwish Rasooli, Faisal Khan Shinozada and Islam Khan Zazai.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Bahar scores at a strike rate of 126.05 in T20 cricket, which is steady by T20 standards, and averages 26.61. He has hit 26 sixes and 49 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 65, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties.
Bahar Ali Shinwari batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 20 | 20 | 479 | 65 | 26.61 | 126.05 |
| List A | 14 | 14 | 323 | 55 | 23.07 | 88.49 |
| First-class | 14 | 25 | 862 | 108 | 34.48 | 57.01 |
Bahar Ali Shinwari bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 14 | 3 | 2/24 | 22 | 4.25 | 31 |
| First-class | 14 | 3 | 1/15 | 49.66 | 4.02 | 74 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
Spinners usually do well in the UAE. Sharjah in particular has slow, dry pitches that grip and turn, and teams tend to bowl a lot of spin there. Night games can bring dew, which makes the ball harder to grip in the second innings, so his best work may come when his side bowls first.
Nangarhar Cosmic fixtures
Where to watch Bahar Ali Shinwari in the league stage (tentative, times in GST). Full dates on the APL 2026-27 schedule.
| Match | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Mon, 28 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 5 | Thu, 31 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 8 | Sat, 2 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 10 | Sun, 3 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 12 | Tue, 5 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 15 | Fri, 8 Jan, 3:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 18 | Sat, 9 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 20 | Mon, 11 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
Bahar Ali Shinwari FAQs
Which team does Bahar Ali Shinwari play for in APL 2026-27?
Bahar Ali Shinwari plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Bahar Ali Shinwari's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Bahar Ali Shinwari was picked as one of Nangarhar Cosmic's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Bahar Ali Shinwari's T20 record?
In 20 T20 matches, Bahar Ali Shinwari has scored 479 runs (average 26.61, strike rate 126.05, best 65).
What is Bahar Ali Shinwari's playing role?
Bahar Ali Shinwari is a batter (left hand bat, left arm orthodox).
How old is Bahar Ali Shinwari?
Bahar Ali Shinwari was born on 10 April 2001, so he is 25.
When is Nangarhar Cosmic's first APL 2026-27 match?
Nangarhar Cosmic open their campaign against Kandahar Warriors on Mon, 28 Dec at 7:30 PM GST at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi (tentative schedule). They play 8 league matches in total.
Last updated 13 November 2026