AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Kandahar WarriorsWho is Mohammad Shahzad?
Mohammad Shahzad is an attacking wicketkeeper-batter who was one of Afghanistan's first big-name stars in limited-overs cricket.
Mohammad has played 73 T20 internationals, 84 ODIs and 2 Tests for Afghanistan. In T20 internationals he has 2,048 T20I runs at a strike rate of 132.12.
Mohammad Shahzad's role at Kandahar Warriors
Mohammad 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 wicketkeeper-batters in the squad include Joe Clarke, Kusal Perera and Noman Shah.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Mohammad scores at a strike rate of 133.08 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 28.43. He has hit 198 sixes and 551 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 118, with 2 hundreds and 30 fifties.
Mohammad Shahzad batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 187 | 187 | 4,920 | 118 | 28.43 | 133.08 |
| T20I | 73 | 73 | 2,048 | 118 | 29.25 | 132.12 |
| ODI | 84 | 84 | 2,727 | 131 | 33.66 | 88.48 |
| Test | 2 | 4 | 69 | 40 | 17.25 | 51.87 |
| List A | 135 | 135 | 4,495 | 143 | 34.57 | 85.6 |
| First-class | 31 | 55 | 2,224 | 214 | 45.38 | 67.74 |
Mohammad Shahzad bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 31 | 0 | – | 0 | 2 | 0 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
Keeping in the UAE means a lot of standing up to spin on slow surfaces. With the bat, Sharjah's shorter boundaries reward clean hitting, while the bigger grounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi reward batters who run hard and find gaps.
Kandahar Warriors fixtures
Where to watch Mohammad Shahzad 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 |
Mohammad Shahzad FAQs
Which team does Mohammad Shahzad play for in APL 2026-27?
Mohammad Shahzad plays for Kandahar Warriors in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rashid Khan.
What is Mohammad Shahzad's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Mohammad Shahzad 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 Mohammad Shahzad's T20 record?
In 187 T20 matches, Mohammad Shahzad has scored 4,920 runs (average 28.43, strike rate 133.08, best 118).
What is Mohammad Shahzad's playing role?
Mohammad Shahzad is a wicketkeeper-batter (right hand bat).
How old is Mohammad Shahzad?
Mohammad Shahzad was born on 10 January 1988 in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, so he is 38.
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