AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Akcel United KabulWho is D'Arcy Short?
D'Arcy has played 23 T20 internationals and 8 ODIs for Australia. In T20 internationals he has 642 T20I runs at a strike rate of 118.88.
D'Arcy Short's role at Akcel United Kabul
D'Arcy is one of Akcel United Kabul'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 all-rounders in the squad include Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Shamim Hossain and Abdul Rahman Rahmani.
T20 record explained
With the bat, D'Arcy scores at a strike rate of 133.04 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 32.99. He has hit 190 sixes and 589 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 122, with 2 hundreds and 43 fifties. That mix of average and strike rate is rare and makes him a top-order threat.
With the ball, D'Arcy has taken 82 T20 wickets at an average of 29.55 and an economy rate of 8.29, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 21.39 balls, has 2 four-wicket and 1 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 5/21. He bowls left arm orthodox.
D'Arcy Short batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 194 | 194 | 5,839 | 122 | 32.99 | 133.04 |
| T20I | 23 | 23 | 642 | 76 | 30.57 | 118.88 |
| ODI | 8 | 8 | 211 | 69 | 30.14 | 78.43 |
| List A | 73 | 68 | 2,105 | 257 | 33.41 | 93.68 |
| First-class | 25 | 44 | 1,261 | 87 | 31.52 | 51.53 |
D'Arcy Short bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 194 | 82 | 5/21 | 29.55 | 8.29 | 21.39 |
| T20I | 23 | 3 | 1/13 | 50.33 | 7.94 | 38 |
| ODI | 8 | 0 | – | 0 | 7.6 | 0 |
| List A | 73 | 38 | 3/53 | 41.73 | 6.23 | 40.1 |
| First-class | 25 | 28 | 3/78 | 44.03 | 4.06 | 64.9 |
"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.
Akcel United Kabul fixtures
Where to watch D'Arcy Short in the league stage (tentative, times in GST). Full dates on the APL 2026-27 schedule.
| Match | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tue, 29 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 5 | Thu, 31 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 7 | Fri, 1 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 9 | Sat, 2 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 13 | Wed, 6 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 15 | Fri, 8 Jan, 3:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 17 | Sat, 9 Jan, 3:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 19 | Sun, 10 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
D'Arcy Short FAQs
Which team does D'Arcy Short play for in APL 2026-27?
D'Arcy Short plays for Akcel United Kabul in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Azmatullah Omarzai.
What is D'Arcy Short's APL 2026-27 draft category?
D'Arcy Short was picked as one of Akcel United Kabul's overseas squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is D'Arcy Short's T20 record?
In 194 T20 matches, D'Arcy Short has scored 5,839 runs (average 32.99, strike rate 133.04, best 122) and taken 82 wickets (economy 8.29, best 5/21).
What is D'Arcy Short's playing role?
D'Arcy Short is a all-rounder (left hand bat, left arm orthodox).
How old is D'Arcy Short?
D'Arcy Short was born on 9 August 1990 in Katherine, Northern Territory, so he is 36.
When is Akcel United Kabul's first APL 2026-27 match?
Akcel United Kabul open their campaign against Team Paktia on Tue, 29 Dec at 7:30 PM GST at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai (tentative schedule). They play 8 league matches in total.
Last updated 13 November 2026