AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Kandahar WarriorsWho is Karim Janat?
Karim Janat is an Afghan all-rounder who bowls medium pace and gives depth to the lower-middle order.
Karim has played 77 T20 internationals, 3 ODIs and 2 Tests for Afghanistan. In T20 internationals he has 789 T20I runs at a strike rate of 117.43 and 42 T20I wickets at an economy of 8.23.
Karim Janat's role at Kandahar Warriors
Karim 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 all-rounders in the squad include Mohammad Nabi.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Karim scores at a strike rate of 137.48 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 22.77. He has hit 169 sixes and 221 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 120, with 2 hundreds and 12 fifties.
With the ball, Karim has taken 129 T20 wickets at an average of 28.77 and an economy rate of 7.91, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 21.8 balls, has 2 four-wicket and 1 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 5/11. He bowls right arm medium.
Karim Janat batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 186 | 154 | 2,938 | 120 | 22.77 | 137.48 |
| T20I | 77 | 58 | 789 | 56 | 16.70 | 117.43 |
| ODI | 3 | 3 | 32 | 22 | 10.66 | 68.08 |
| Test | 2 | 4 | 95 | 41 | 31.66 | 52.19 |
| List A | 58 | 50 | 1,254 | 91 | 28.5 | 84.61 |
| First-class | 25 | 43 | 1,906 | 211 | 52.94 | 64.13 |
Karim Janat bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 186 | 129 | 5/11 | 28.77 | 7.91 | 21.8 |
| T20I | 77 | 42 | 5/11 | 28.24 | 8.23 | 20.60 |
| ODI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.92 | 0 |
| Test | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 0 |
| List A | 58 | 82 | 5/42 | 26.67 | 5.27 | 30.3 |
| First-class | 25 | 73 | 4/50 | 34.32 | 3.77 | 54.5 |
"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 Karim Janat 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 |
Karim Janat FAQs
Which team does Karim Janat play for in APL 2026-27?
Karim Janat plays for Kandahar Warriors in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rashid Khan.
What is Karim Janat's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Karim Janat 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 Karim Janat's T20 record?
In 186 T20 matches, Karim Janat has scored 2,938 runs (average 22.77, strike rate 137.48, best 120) and taken 129 wickets (economy 7.91, best 5/11).
What is Karim Janat's playing role?
Karim Janat is a all-rounder (right hand bat, right arm medium).
How old is Karim Janat?
Karim Janat was born on 11 August 1998 in Kabul, so he is 28.
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