AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team PaktiaWho is Ijaz Ahmadzai?
Ijaz has played 6 T20 internationals for Afghanistan. In T20 internationals he has 145 T20I runs at a strike rate of 145.00.
Ijaz Ahmadzai's role at Team Paktia
Ijaz 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 batters in the squad include Colin Munro, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Khalid Taniwal.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Ijaz scores at a strike rate of 133.13 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 25. He has hit 60 sixes and 45 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 83, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties.
Ijaz Ahmadzai batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 54 | 50 | 900 | 83 | 25 | 133.13 |
| T20I | 6 | 6 | 145 | 52 | 24.17 | 145.00 |
| List A | 26 | 21 | 690 | 117 | 38.33 | 116.55 |
| First-class | 13 | 23 | 597 | 107 | 25.95 | 64.61 |
Ijaz Ahmadzai bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 54 | 0 | – | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| T20I | 6 | 0 | – | 0 | 16.00 | 0 |
| List A | 26 | 5 | 2/3 | 49 | 7.69 | 38.2 |
| First-class | 13 | 6 | 3/31 | 23.16 | 3.18 | 43.6 |
"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 Ijaz Ahmadzai 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 |
Ijaz Ahmadzai FAQs
Which team does Ijaz Ahmadzai play for in APL 2026-27?
Ijaz Ahmadzai plays for Team Paktia in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
What is Ijaz Ahmadzai's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Ijaz Ahmadzai 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 Ijaz Ahmadzai's T20 record?
In 54 T20 matches, Ijaz Ahmadzai has scored 900 runs (average 25, strike rate 133.13, best 83).
What is Ijaz Ahmadzai's playing role?
Ijaz Ahmadzai is a batter (right hand bat, right arm medium).
How old is Ijaz Ahmadzai?
Ijaz Ahmadzai was born on 25 June 2003, so he is 23.
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