AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Kandahar WarriorsWho is Farid Ahmad Malik?
Farid has played 39 T20 internationals, 20 ODIs and 1 Test for Afghanistan. In T20 internationals he has 48 T20I wickets at an economy of 8.80.
Farid Ahmad Malik's role at Kandahar Warriors
Farid is one of the Afghan players in the Kandahar Warriors 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 bowlers in the squad include Rashid Khan, Mohammad Amir, Tymal Mills and Muslim Musa.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Farid scores at a strike rate of 103.28 in T20 cricket, which is patient by T20 standards, and averages 8.72.
With the ball, Farid has taken 100 T20 wickets at an average of 28.61 and an economy rate of 8.61, which is on the expensive side, the cost of attacking for wickets for the format. He strikes once every 19.9 balls and his best figures are 3/14. He bowls left arm fast medium.
Farid Ahmad Malik batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 99 | 33 | 157 | 24 | 8.72 | 103.28 |
| T20I | 39 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 16.5 | 84.61 |
| ODI | 20 | 9 | 46 | 17 | 9.2 | 52.87 |
| Test | 1 | 2 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 76 |
| List A | 58 | 35 | 350 | 41 | 14.58 | 86.84 |
| First-class | 32 | 47 | 641 | 68 | 16.02 | 68.26 |
Farid Ahmad Malik bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 99 | 100 | 3/14 | 28.61 | 8.61 | 19.9 |
| T20I | 39 | 48 | 3/14 | 22.02 | 8.80 | 15.02 |
| ODI | 20 | 25 | 3/56 | 29.28 | 5.62 | 31.2 |
| Test | 1 | 2 | 2/27 | 35.5 | 2.73 | 78 |
| List A | 58 | 60 | 4/36 | 38.33 | 5.27 | 43.6 |
| First-class | 32 | 117 | 6/27 | 27.83 | 3.87 | 43.1 |
"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.
Kandahar Warriors fixtures
Where to watch Farid Ahmad Malik 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 |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 4 | Wed, 30 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 6 | Fri, 1 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 9 | Sat, 2 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 12 | Tue, 5 Jan, 7:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 14 | Thu, 7 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 16 | Fri, 8 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 17 | Sat, 9 Jan, 3:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
Farid Ahmad Malik FAQs
Which team does Farid Ahmad Malik play for in APL 2026-27?
Farid Ahmad Malik plays for Kandahar Warriors in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rashid Khan.
What is Farid Ahmad Malik's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Farid Ahmad Malik was picked as one of Kandahar Warriors's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Farid Ahmad Malik's T20 record?
In 99 T20 matches, Farid Ahmad Malik has scored 157 runs (average 8.72, strike rate 103.28, best 24) and taken 100 wickets (economy 8.61, best 3/14).
What is Farid Ahmad Malik's playing role?
Farid Ahmad Malik is a bowler (left hand bat, left arm fast medium).
How old is Farid Ahmad Malik?
Farid Ahmad Malik was born on 10 August 1994 in Nangarahar, so he is 32.
When is Kandahar Warriors's first APL 2026-27 match?
Kandahar Warriors open their campaign against Nangarhar Cosmic 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