AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is Christopher Wood?
Christopher 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.
Christopher Wood's role at Team Balkh
Christopher is one of Team Balkh's overseas players. Overseas places in the XI are limited, so he will compete with the other overseas players for a spot depending on conditions and the opposition. Other bowlers in the squad include Mohammad Ghazanfar, Luke Wood, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Zia ur Rehman Akbar.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Christopher scores at a strike rate of 111.3 in T20 cricket, which is patient by T20 standards, and averages 11.39. He has hit 14 sixes and 50 fours, about one six every 6 innings.
With the ball, Christopher has taken 257 T20 wickets at an average of 25.29 and an economy rate of 8.16, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 18.5 balls, has 4 four-wicket and 1 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 5/32. He bowls left arm medium fast.
Christopher Wood batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 237 | 86 | 581 | 31 | 11.39 | 111.3 |
| List A | 79 | 45 | 400 | 41 | 12.9 | 96.85 |
| First-class | 43 | 62 | 1,326 | 105 | 23.67 | 64.65 |
Christopher Wood bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 237 | 257 | 5/32 | 25.29 | 8.16 | 18.5 |
| List A | 79 | 105 | 5/22 | 28.22 | 5.38 | 31.4 |
| First-class | 43 | 105 | 5/39 | 30.22 | 3.08 | 58.7 |
"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 Christopher Wood 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 |
Christopher Wood FAQs
Which team does Christopher Wood play for in APL 2026-27?
Christopher Wood plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is Christopher Wood's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Christopher Wood was picked as one of Team Balkh's overseas squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Christopher Wood's T20 record?
In 237 T20 matches, Christopher Wood has scored 581 runs (average 11.39, strike rate 111.3, best 31) and taken 257 wickets (economy 8.16, best 5/32).
What is Christopher Wood's playing role?
Christopher Wood is a bowler (right hand bat, left arm medium fast).
How old is Christopher Wood?
Christopher Wood was born on 27 June 1990 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, so he is 36.
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