AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Ikram Alikhil?
Ikram has played 33 ODIs and 3 Tests for Afghanistan.
Ikram Alikhil's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Ikram 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 wicketkeeper-batters in the squad include Amir Jangoo.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Ikram scores at a strike rate of 109.36 in T20 cricket, which is patient by T20 standards, and averages 18.68. He has hit 14 sixes and 33 fours, about one six every 3 innings. His best is 51, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty.
Ikram Alikhil batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 52 | 39 | 467 | 51 | 18.68 | 109.36 |
| ODI | 33 | 23 | 386 | 86 | 21.44 | 66.55 |
| Test | 3 | 4 | 69 | 40 | 17.25 | 38.55 |
| List A | 82 | 69 | 1,585 | 100 | 29.35 | 72.14 |
| First-class | 27 | 41 | 1,348 | 142 | 39.64 | 55.56 |
Ikram Alikhil bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
Keeping in the UAE means a lot of standing up to spin on slow surfaces. With the bat, Sharjah's shorter boundaries reward clean hitting, while the bigger grounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi reward batters who run hard and find gaps.
Nangarhar Cosmic fixtures
Where to watch Ikram Alikhil 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 |
Ikram Alikhil FAQs
Which team does Ikram Alikhil play for in APL 2026-27?
Ikram Alikhil plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Ikram Alikhil's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Ikram Alikhil 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 Ikram Alikhil's T20 record?
In 52 T20 matches, Ikram Alikhil has scored 467 runs (average 18.68, strike rate 109.36, best 51).
What is Ikram Alikhil's playing role?
Ikram Alikhil is a wicketkeeper-batter (left hand bat).
How old is Ikram Alikhil?
Ikram Alikhil was born on 29 September 2000 in Kabul, so he is 26.
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