AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is Moeen Ali?
Moeen Ali is an England all-rounder who was part of the white-ball side that won the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. He also played Test cricket for England for many years and has captained England in T20 internationals.
He is a flexible batter who can open, bat in the middle order or finish, and he is a clean hitter of spin. His off-spin is especially useful against left-handers and on slow pitches, which makes him a strong fit for UAE conditions.
As Team Balkh's Platinum signing, he brings international experience and gives captain Ibrahim Zadran a genuine all-round option with both bat and ball.
Moeen has played 92 T20 internationals, 138 ODIs and 68 Tests for England. In T20 internationals he has 1,229 T20I runs at a strike rate of 142.41 and 51 T20I wickets at an economy of 8.31.
Moeen Ali's role at Team Balkh
Moeen is Team Balkh's Platinum signing, the top draft category, with a confirmed fee of $100,000. Platinum players are the headline overseas or star picks, so he is expected to play every game and win matches on his own. Other all-rounders in the squad include Gulbadin Naib, Abdullah Tarakhail and Colin Ackermann.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Moeen scores at a strike rate of 136.32 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 23.79. He has hit 423 sixes and 656 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 121, with 3 hundreds and 40 fifties.
With the ball, Moeen has taken 292 T20 wickets at an average of 24.71 and an economy rate of 7.54, which is economical for the format. He strikes once every 19.65 balls, has 3 four-wicket and 1 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 5/34. He bowls right arm off break.
Moeen Ali batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 443 | 397 | 8,279 | 121 | 23.79 | 136.32 |
| T20I | 92 | 75 | 1,229 | 72 | 21.18 | 142.41 |
| ODI | 138 | 112 | 2,355 | 128 | 24.27 | 98.16 |
| Test | 68 | 118 | 3,094 | 155 | 28.12 | 51.79 |
| List A | 255 | 223 | 5,650 | 158 | 27.42 | 100.3 |
| First-class | 202 | 346 | 11,514 | 250 | 36.09 | 55.18 |
Moeen Ali bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 443 | 292 | 5/34 | 24.71 | 7.54 | 19.65 |
| T20I | 92 | 51 | 3/24 | 27.13 | 8.31 | 19.5 |
| ODI | 138 | 111 | 4/46 | 47.84 | 5.32 | 53.9 |
| Test | 68 | 204 | 6/53 | 37.31 | 3.62 | 61.8 |
| List A | 255 | 186 | 4/33 | 44.05 | 5.4 | 48.9 |
| First-class | 202 | 391 | 6/29 | 38.24 | 3.54 | 64.8 |
"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 Moeen Ali 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 |
Moeen Ali FAQs
Which team does Moeen Ali play for in APL 2026-27?
Moeen Ali plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is Moeen Ali's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Moeen Ali was a Platinum signing, the top draft category, at a confirmed fee of $100,000.
What is Moeen Ali's T20 record?
In 443 T20 matches, Moeen Ali has scored 8,279 runs (average 23.79, strike rate 136.32, best 121) and taken 292 wickets (economy 7.54, best 5/34).
What is Moeen Ali's playing role?
Moeen Ali is a all-rounder (left hand bat, right arm off break).
How old is Moeen Ali?
Moeen Ali was born on 18 June 1987 in Birmingham, so he is 39.
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