AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Islam Khan Zazai?
Islam 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.
Islam Khan Zazai's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Islam 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, Faisal Khan Shinozada and Bahar Ali Shinwari.
Islam Khan Zazai batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 4 | 4 | 29 | 13 | 9.66 | 69.04 |
| List A | 2 | 2 | 142 | 100 | – | 79.77 |
| First-class | 9 | 15 | 356 | 128 | 27.38 | 50.78 |
"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 Islam Khan Zazai 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 |
Islam Khan Zazai FAQs
Which team does Islam Khan Zazai play for in APL 2026-27?
Islam Khan Zazai plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Islam Khan Zazai's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Islam Khan Zazai 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 Islam Khan Zazai's T20 record?
In 4 T20 matches, Islam Khan Zazai has scored 29 runs (average 9.66, strike rate 69.04, best 13).
What is Islam Khan Zazai's playing role?
Islam Khan Zazai is a batter (right hand bat).
How old is Islam Khan Zazai?
Islam Khan Zazai was born on 2 December 2002, so he is 23.
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