AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Rahmat Shah?
Rahmat Shah has been one of Afghanistan's most reliable batters for over a decade. He scored Afghanistan's first Test hundred, and he has been a fixture at number three in one-day cricket.
His strength is consistency. He plays spin well, rotates the strike and rarely gives his wicket away cheaply, which makes him the player who holds an innings together. His record is strongest in ODIs and first-class cricket, and he has played less T20 cricket than many Afghan team-mates.
As captain of Nangarhar Cosmic he leads a squad with Alex Hales as the Platinum signing and Shakib Al Hasan among the Diamond picks. His experience and calm should help a side packed with big-name hitters.
Rahmat has played 1 T20 international, 133 ODIs and 13 Tests for Afghanistan.
Rahmat Shah's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Rahmat is the captain and Afghan Icon of Nangarhar Cosmic. Each franchise was built around one Afghan Icon, so the team's plans start with him: he leads on the field, and the draft picks around him were made to fit his side. Other all-rounders in the squad include Shakib Al Hasan, Kamindu Mendis, Shafiqullah Ghafari and Aftab Alam.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Rahmat scores at a strike rate of 120.15 in T20 cricket, which is steady by T20 standards, and averages 21.98. He has hit 37 sixes and 103 fours, about one six every 1.5 innings. His best is 69, with 0 hundreds and 5 fifties.
With the ball, Rahmat has taken 16 T20 wickets at an average of 20.06 and an economy rate of 7.67, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 15.6 balls and his best figures are 3/25. He bowls right arm leg spin.
Rahmat Shah batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 61 | 57 | 1,121 | 69 | 21.98 | 120.15 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| ODI | 133 | 128 | 4,343 | 143 | 35.89 | 72.21 |
| Test | 13 | 24 | 1,216 | 234 | 50.67 | 52.46 |
| List A | 198 | 190 | 6,819 | 149 | 38.74 | 76.69 |
| First-class | 36 | 57 | 2,382 | 234 | 44.11 | 49.86 |
Rahmat Shah bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 61 | 16 | 3/25 | 20.06 | 7.67 | 15.6 |
| ODI | 133 | 15 | 5/32 | 35.46 | 5.87 | 36.2 |
| Test | 13 | 1 | 1/30 | 53 | 3.78 | 84 |
| List A | 198 | 60 | 5/32 | 28.6 | 5.6 | 30.6 |
| First-class | 36 | 17 | 3/30 | 32.23 | 3.23 | 59.7 |
"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.
Nangarhar Cosmic fixtures
Where to watch Rahmat Shah 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 |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 5 | Thu, 31 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 8 | Sat, 2 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 10 | Sun, 3 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 12 | Tue, 5 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 15 | Fri, 8 Jan, 3:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 18 | Sat, 9 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 20 | Mon, 11 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
Rahmat Shah FAQs
Which team does Rahmat Shah play for in APL 2026-27?
Rahmat Shah plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Rahmat Shah's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Rahmat Shah is the captain and Afghan Icon of Nangarhar Cosmic.
What is Rahmat Shah's T20 record?
In 61 T20 matches, Rahmat Shah has scored 1,121 runs (average 21.98, strike rate 120.15, best 69) and taken 16 wickets (economy 7.67, best 3/25).
What is Rahmat Shah's playing role?
Rahmat Shah is a all-rounder (right hand bat, right arm leg spin).
How old is Rahmat Shah?
Rahmat Shah was born on 6 July 1993, so he is 33.
When is Nangarhar Cosmic's first APL 2026-27 match?
Nangarhar Cosmic open their campaign against Kandahar Warriors 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