AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is Muhammad Waseem?
Muhammad has played 99 T20 internationals and 73 ODIs for UAE. In T20 internationals he has 3,371 T20I runs at a strike rate of 150.96 and 5 T20I wickets at an economy of 11.13.
Muhammad Waseem's role at Team Balkh
Muhammad 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 batters in the squad include Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal and Azizullah Miakhil.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Muhammad scores at a strike rate of 147.34 in T20 cricket, which is explosive by T20 standards, and averages 33.41. He has hit 263 sixes and 391 fours, about one six every 1.0 innings. His best is 112, with 3 hundreds and 32 fifties. That mix of average and strike rate is rare and makes him a top-order threat.
With the ball, Muhammad has taken 5 T20 wickets at an average of 28.2 and an economy rate of 11.13, which is on the expensive side, the cost of attacking for wickets for the format. He strikes once every 15.2 balls and his best figures are 2/13. He bowls right arm medium.
Muhammad Waseem batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 151 | 151 | 4,678 | 112 | 33.41 | 147.34 |
| T20I | 99 | 99 | 3,371 | 112 | 36.24 | 150.96 |
| ODI | 73 | 73 | 1,855 | 119 | 25.41 | 88.50 |
| List A | 69 | 69 | 1,745 | 119 | 25.28 | 87.25 |
Muhammad Waseem bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 151 | 5 | 2/13 | 28.2 | 11.13 | 15.2 |
| T20I | 99 | 5 | 2/13 | 28.2 | 11.13 | 15.2 |
| ODI | 73 | 0 | – | 0 | 7.77 | 0 |
| List A | 69 | 0 | – | 0 | 7.77 | 0 |
"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 Muhammad Waseem 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 |
Muhammad Waseem FAQs
Which team does Muhammad Waseem play for in APL 2026-27?
Muhammad Waseem plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is Muhammad Waseem's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Muhammad Waseem 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 Muhammad Waseem's T20 record?
In 151 T20 matches, Muhammad Waseem has scored 4,678 runs (average 33.41, strike rate 147.34, best 112) and taken 5 wickets (economy 11.13, best 2/13).
What is Muhammad Waseem's playing role?
Muhammad Waseem is a batter (right hand bat, right arm medium).
How old is Muhammad Waseem?
Muhammad Waseem was born on 12 February 1994 in Mian Channu, Punjab, Pakistan, so he is 32.
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