AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Faisal Khan Shinozada?
Faisal 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.
Faisal Khan Shinozada's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Faisal 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, Bahar Ali Shinwari and Islam Khan Zazai.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Faisal scores at a strike rate of 137.43 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 22.36. His best is 71, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties.
Faisal Khan Shinozada batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 15 | 13 | 246 | 71 | 22.36 | 137.43 |
| List A | 7 | 7 | 195 | 58 | 32.5 | 77.68 |
| First-class | 2 | 3 | 127 | 82 | 42.33 | 67.19 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
For batters, Sharjah has some of the shortest boundaries in international cricket, which rewards power, while the bigger grounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi reward batters who rotate the strike against spin. Dew in the 7:30 PM GST games often makes chasing easier.
Nangarhar Cosmic fixtures
Where to watch Faisal Khan Shinozada 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 |
Faisal Khan Shinozada FAQs
Which team does Faisal Khan Shinozada play for in APL 2026-27?
Faisal Khan Shinozada plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Faisal Khan Shinozada's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Faisal Khan Shinozada 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 Faisal Khan Shinozada's T20 record?
In 15 T20 matches, Faisal Khan Shinozada has scored 246 runs (average 22.36, strike rate 137.43, best 71).
What is Faisal Khan Shinozada's playing role?
Faisal Khan Shinozada is a batter (right hand bat).
How old is Faisal Khan Shinozada?
Faisal Khan Shinozada was born on 29 February 2008, so he is 18.
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