AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is Luke Wood?
Luke has played 17 T20 internationals and 3 ODIs for England. In T20 internationals he has 19 T20I wickets at an economy of 9.05.
Luke Wood's role at Team Balkh
Luke is one of Team Balkh's overseas players. Overseas places in the XI are limited, so he will compete with the other overseas players for a spot depending on conditions and the opposition. Other bowlers in the squad include Mohammad Ghazanfar, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Zia ur Rehman Akbar and M. Waqar Salamkheil.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Luke scores at a strike rate of 112.31 in T20 cricket, which is patient by T20 standards, and averages 9.12. He has hit 15 sixes and 26 fours, about one six every 6 innings.
With the ball, Luke has taken 223 T20 wickets at an average of 26.47 and an economy rate of 8.52, which is on the expensive side, the cost of attacking for wickets for the format. He strikes once every 18.6 balls, has 1 four-wicket and 1 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 5/50. He bowls left arm fast medium.
Luke Wood batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 214 | 90 | 456 | 33 | 9.12 | 112.31 |
| T20I | 17 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 80 |
| ODI | 3 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 107.14 |
| List A | 7 | 5 | 88 | 52 | 44 | 117.33 |
| First-class | 62 | 90 | 1,884 | 119 | 25.45 | 59.2 |
Luke Wood bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 214 | 223 | 5/50 | 26.47 | 8.52 | 18.6 |
| T20I | 17 | 19 | 3/24 | 24.31 | 9.05 | 16.1 |
| ODI | 3 | 1 | 1/54 | 113 | 6.27 | 108 |
| List A | 7 | 6 | 2/36 | 39.66 | 6.1 | 39 |
| First-class | 62 | 137 | 5/40 | 35.4 | 3.46 | 61.2 |
"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 Balkh fixtures
Where to watch Luke Wood 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 PaktiaPAK |
| 4 | Wed, 30 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 7 | Fri, 1 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 8 | Sat, 2 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 11 | Mon, 4 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 14 | Thu, 7 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 18 | Sat, 9 Jan, 7:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 19 | Sun, 10 Jan, 7:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
Luke Wood FAQs
Which team does Luke Wood play for in APL 2026-27?
Luke Wood plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is Luke Wood's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Luke Wood was picked as one of Team Balkh's overseas squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Luke Wood's T20 record?
In 214 T20 matches, Luke Wood has scored 456 runs (average 9.12, strike rate 112.31, best 33) and taken 223 wickets (economy 8.52, best 5/50).
What is Luke Wood's playing role?
Luke Wood is a bowler (left hand bat, left arm fast medium).
How old is Luke Wood?
Luke Wood was born on 2 August 1995 in Sheffield, so he is 31.
When is Team Balkh's first APL 2026-27 match?
Team Balkh open their campaign against Team Paktia 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