AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Akcel United KabulWho is Shamim Hossain?
Shamim has played 52 T20 internationals and 7 ODIs for Bangladesh. In T20 internationals he has 621 T20I runs at a strike rate of 122.72.
Shamim Hossain's role at Akcel United Kabul
Shamim is one of Akcel United Kabul'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 all-rounders in the squad include Azmatullah Omarzai, D'Arcy Short, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Abdul Rahman Rahmani.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Shamim scores at a strike rate of 135.81 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 21.14. He has hit 99 sixes and 179 fours, about one six every 1.3 innings. His best is 81, with 0 hundreds and 8 fifties.
With the ball, Shamim has taken 13 T20 wickets at an average of 35.38 and an economy rate of 7.82, which is about par for the format. He strikes once every 27.15 balls and his best figures are 2/17. He bowls right arm off break.
Shamim Hossain batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 149 | 128 | 2,177 | 81 | 21.14 | 135.81 |
| T20I | 52 | 43 | 621 | 51 | 17.74 | 122.72 |
| ODI | 7 | 7 | 67 | 22 | 9.57 | 77.9 |
| List A | 93 | 84 | 2,112 | 108 | 30.6 | 95 |
| First-class | 16 | 26 | 725 | 84 | 31.52 | 71.21 |
Shamim Hossain bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 149 | 13 | 2/17 | 35.38 | 7.82 | 27.15 |
| T20I | 52 | 2 | 1/10 | 67.5 | 7.86 | 51.5 |
| ODI | 7 | 2 | 1/22 | 41 | 4.82 | 51 |
| List A | 93 | 29 | 3/25 | 42.06 | 4.7 | 53.6 |
| First-class | 16 | 1 | 1/3 | 10 | 2 | 30 |
"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.
Akcel United Kabul fixtures
Where to watch Shamim Hossain in the league stage (tentative, times in GST). Full dates on the APL 2026-27 schedule.
| Match | Date | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Tue, 29 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 5 | Thu, 31 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 7 | Fri, 1 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 9 | Sat, 2 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 13 | Wed, 6 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 15 | Fri, 8 Jan, 3:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 17 | Sat, 9 Jan, 3:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 19 | Sun, 10 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
Shamim Hossain FAQs
Which team does Shamim Hossain play for in APL 2026-27?
Shamim Hossain plays for Akcel United Kabul in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Azmatullah Omarzai.
What is Shamim Hossain's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Shamim Hossain was picked as one of Akcel United Kabul's overseas squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Shamim Hossain's T20 record?
In 149 T20 matches, Shamim Hossain has scored 2,177 runs (average 21.14, strike rate 135.81, best 81) and taken 13 wickets (economy 7.82, best 2/17).
What is Shamim Hossain's playing role?
Shamim Hossain is a all-rounder (left hand bat, right arm off break).
How old is Shamim Hossain?
Shamim Hossain was born on 2 September 2000 in Dhaka, so he is 26.
When is Akcel United Kabul's first APL 2026-27 match?
Akcel United Kabul open their campaign against Team Paktia on Tue, 29 Dec at 7:30 PM GST at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai (tentative schedule). They play 8 league matches in total.
Last updated 13 November 2026