AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team PaktiaWho is Nahid Rana?
Nahid has played 5 T20 internationals, 15 ODIs and 12 Tests for Bangladesh. In T20 internationals he has 8 T20I wickets at an economy of 9.48.
Nahid Rana's role at Team Paktia
Nahid is one of Team Paktia'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 Noor Ahmad, Nangeyalia Kharoti, Olly Stone and Wahidullah Zadran.
T20 record explained
With the ball, Nahid has taken 42 T20 wickets at an average of 25.28 and an economy rate of 7.85, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 19.3 balls, has 2 four-wicket and 0 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 4/26. He bowls right arm fast.
Nahid Rana batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 39 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1.5 | 16.21 |
| T20I | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 15 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 35.89 |
| Test | 12 | 19 | 21 | 11 | 2.62 | 17.5 |
| List A | 35 | 17 | 34 | 6 | 11.33 | 46.57 |
| First-class | 31 | 43 | 36 | 11 | 1.56 | 15.85 |
Nahid Rana bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 39 | 42 | 4/26 | 25.28 | 7.85 | 19.3 |
| T20I | 5 | 8 | 4/26 | 18.37 | 9.48 | 11.6 |
| ODI | 15 | 32 | 6/21 | 20.59 | 4.7 | 26.2 |
| Test | 12 | 38 | 5/40 | 36.84 | 4.58 | 48.2 |
| List A | 35 | 82 | 6/21 | 18.96 | 5.12 | 22.2 |
| First-class | 31 | 112 | 5/40 | 27.62 | 4.07 | 40.6 |
"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 Paktia fixtures
Where to watch Nahid Rana 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 BalkhBAL |
| 3 | Tue, 29 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 6 | Fri, 1 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 10 | Sun, 3 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 11 | Mon, 4 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 13 | Wed, 6 Jan, 7:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 16 | Fri, 8 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 20 | Mon, 11 Jan, 7:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
Nahid Rana FAQs
Which team does Nahid Rana play for in APL 2026-27?
Nahid Rana plays for Team Paktia in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
What is Nahid Rana's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Nahid Rana was picked as one of Team Paktia's overseas squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Nahid Rana's T20 record?
In 39 T20 matches, Nahid Rana has scored 6 runs (average 1.5, strike rate 16.21, best 2) and taken 42 wickets (economy 7.85, best 4/26).
What is Nahid Rana's playing role?
Nahid Rana is a bowler (right hand bat, right arm fast).
How old is Nahid Rana?
Nahid Rana was born on 2 October 2002 in Chapai Nawabganj, so he is 24.
When is Team Paktia's first APL 2026-27 match?
Team Paktia open their campaign against Team Balkh 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