AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team PaktiaWho is Khalid Taniwal?
Khalid 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.
Khalid Taniwal's role at Team Paktia
Khalid 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 Ijaz Ahmadzai, Colin Munro and Hashmatullah Shahidi.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Khalid scores at a strike rate of 154.36 in T20 cricket, which is explosive by T20 standards, and averages 36.8. He has hit 47 sixes and 89 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 102, with 1 hundred and 6 fifties. That mix of average and strike rate is rare and makes him a top-order threat.
Khalid Taniwal batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 28 | 28 | 920 | 102 | 36.8 | 154.36 |
| List A | 16 | 16 | 591 | 130 | 36.93 | 87.55 |
| First-class | 2 | 2 | 60 | 60 | 30 | 100 |
"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 Khalid Taniwal 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 |
Khalid Taniwal FAQs
Which team does Khalid Taniwal play for in APL 2026-27?
Khalid Taniwal plays for Team Paktia in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
What is Khalid Taniwal's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Khalid Taniwal 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 Khalid Taniwal's T20 record?
In 28 T20 matches, Khalid Taniwal has scored 920 runs (average 36.8, strike rate 154.36, best 102).
What is Khalid Taniwal's playing role?
Khalid Taniwal is a batter (right hand bat, right arm medium).
How old is Khalid Taniwal?
Khalid Taniwal was born on 4 September 2006 in Khost, Afghanistan, so he is 20.
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