AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Shafiqullah Ghafari?
Shafiqullah has not played international cricket yet; his record comes from domestic and franchise T20 cricket, which makes the APL a chance to push for national selection.
Shafiqullah Ghafari's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Shafiqullah is one of the Afghan players in the Nangarhar Cosmic 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 all-rounders in the squad include Rahmat Shah, Shakib Al Hasan, Kamindu Mendis and Aftab Alam.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Shafiqullah scores at a strike rate of 126.88 in T20 cricket, which is steady by T20 standards, and averages 13.11. His best is 58, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty.
Shafiqullah Ghafari batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 14 | 10 | 118 | 58 | 13.11 | 126.88 |
| List A | 6 | 5 | 66 | 26 | 13.2 | 71.73 |
| First-class | 14 | 20 | 294 | 69 | 18.37 | 58.68 |
Shafiqullah Ghafari bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 14 | 3 | 2/33 | 66.66 | 8.57 | 46.6 |
| List A | 6 | 5 | 2/43 | 49 | 5.5 | 53.4 |
| First-class | 14 | 44 | 7/44 | 31.13 | 4.05 | 46 |
"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 Shafiqullah Ghafari 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 |
Shafiqullah Ghafari FAQs
Which team does Shafiqullah Ghafari play for in APL 2026-27?
Shafiqullah Ghafari plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Shafiqullah Ghafari's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Shafiqullah Ghafari was picked as one of Nangarhar Cosmic's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Shafiqullah Ghafari's T20 record?
In 14 T20 matches, Shafiqullah Ghafari has scored 118 runs (average 13.11, strike rate 126.88, best 58) and taken 3 wickets (economy 8.57, best 2/33).
What is Shafiqullah Ghafari's playing role?
Shafiqullah Ghafari is a all-rounder (right hand bat, right arm leg spin).
How old is Shafiqullah Ghafari?
Shafiqullah Ghafari was born on 8 October 2001, so he is 25.
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