AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is M. Waqar Salamkheil?
M. has played 1 Test for Afghanistan.
M. Waqar Salamkheil's role at Team Balkh
M. is one of the Afghan players in the Team Balkh 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 bowlers in the squad include Mohammad Ghazanfar, Luke Wood, Abdullah Ahmadzai and Zia ur Rehman Akbar.
T20 record explained
With the ball, M. has taken 133 T20 wickets at an average of 21.52 and an economy rate of 8.09, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 15.9 balls, has 5 four-wicket and 0 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 4/14. He bowls left arm wrist spin.
M. Waqar Salamkheil batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 101 | 16 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 51.06 |
| Test | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 25 |
| List A | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10.71 |
| First-class | 12 | 16 | 110 | 29 | 10 | 39.42 |
M. Waqar Salamkheil bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 101 | 133 | 4/14 | 21.52 | 8.09 | 15.9 |
| Test | 1 | 4 | 2/35 | 25.25 | 3.25 | 46.5 |
| List A | 8 | 4 | 2/22 | 73.5 | 4.74 | 93 |
| First-class | 12 | 74 | 7/53 | 24.48 | 3.55 | 41.2 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
Spinners usually do well in the UAE. Sharjah in particular has slow, dry pitches that grip and turn, and teams tend to bowl a lot of spin there. Night games can bring dew, which makes the ball harder to grip in the second innings, so his best work may come when his side bowls first.
Team Balkh fixtures
Where to watch M. Waqar Salamkheil 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 |
M. Waqar Salamkheil FAQs
Which team does M. Waqar Salamkheil play for in APL 2026-27?
M. Waqar Salamkheil plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is M. Waqar Salamkheil's APL 2026-27 draft category?
M. Waqar Salamkheil was picked as one of Team Balkh's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is M. Waqar Salamkheil's T20 record?
In 101 T20 matches, M. Waqar Salamkheil has scored 24 runs (average 8, strike rate 51.06, best 7) and taken 133 wickets (economy 8.09, best 4/14).
What is M. Waqar Salamkheil's playing role?
M. Waqar Salamkheil is a bowler (right hand bat, left arm wrist spin).
How old is M. Waqar Salamkheil?
M. Waqar Salamkheil was born on 2 October 2001 in Kabul, so he is 25.
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