AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team PaktiaWho is Farmanullah Safi?
Farmanullah has played 1 T20 international for Afghanistan.
Farmanullah Safi's role at Team Paktia
Farmanullah is one of the Afghan players in the Team Paktia 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 all-rounders in the squad include Wanindu Hasaranga, David Wiese, Gerhard Erasmus and Abid Mohammadi.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Farmanullah scores at a strike rate of 125.08 in T20 cricket, which is steady by T20 standards, and averages 25.1. He has hit 50 sixes and 35 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 72, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties.
With the ball, Farmanullah has taken 32 T20 wickets at an average of 34.96 and an economy rate of 8.84, which is on the expensive side, the cost of attacking for wickets for the format. He strikes once every 23.7 balls and his best figures are 2/19. He bowls right arm medium fast.
Farmanullah Safi batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 46 | 43 | 753 | 72 | 25.1 | 125.08 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 120 |
| List A | 30 | 26 | 574 | 92 | 30.21 | 89.68 |
| First-class | 27 | 46 | 1,096 | 121 | 27.4 | 48.43 |
Farmanullah Safi bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 46 | 32 | 2/19 | 34.96 | 8.84 | 23.7 |
| T20I | 1 | 2 | 2/19 | 9.5 | 6.33 | 9 |
| List A | 30 | 32 | 3/43 | 40.78 | 6.61 | 37 |
| First-class | 27 | 44 | 5/60 | 39.11 | 4.24 | 55.2 |
"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 Paktia fixtures
Where to watch Farmanullah Safi 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 BalkhBAL |
| 3 | Tue, 29 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 6 | Fri, 1 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 10 | Sun, 3 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 11 | Mon, 4 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 13 | Wed, 6 Jan, 7:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 16 | Fri, 8 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 20 | Mon, 11 Jan, 7:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
Farmanullah Safi FAQs
Which team does Farmanullah Safi play for in APL 2026-27?
Farmanullah Safi plays for Team Paktia in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
What is Farmanullah Safi's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Farmanullah Safi was picked as one of Team Paktia's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Farmanullah Safi's T20 record?
In 46 T20 matches, Farmanullah Safi has scored 753 runs (average 25.1, strike rate 125.08, best 72) and taken 32 wickets (economy 8.84, best 2/19).
What is Farmanullah Safi's playing role?
Farmanullah Safi is a all-rounder (right hand bat, right arm medium fast).
How old is Farmanullah Safi?
Farmanullah Safi was born on 14 March 2001, so he is 25.
When is Team Paktia's first APL 2026-27 match?
Team Paktia open their campaign against Team Balkh 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