AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Kandahar WarriorsWho is Shawkat Zaman?
Shawkat 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.
Shawkat Zaman's role at Kandahar Warriors
Shawkat is one of the Afghan players in the Kandahar Warriors 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 batters in the squad include Hassan Eisakhil, George Munsey, Allah Noor Naseri and Ibrahim Masood.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Shawkat scores at a strike rate of 114.17 in T20 cricket, which is patient by T20 standards, and averages 23.9. He has hit 32 sixes and 46 fours, about one six every 1.3 innings. His best is 62, with 0 hundreds and 2 fifties.
Shawkat Zaman batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 45 | 41 | 717 | 62 | 23.9 | 114.17 |
| List A | 33 | 30 | 650 | 81 | 25 | 76.74 |
| First-class | 40 | 66 | 1,993 | 169 | 31.63 | 59.76 |
Shawkat Zaman bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| List A | 33 | 1 | 1/41 | 78 | 5.7 | 82 |
| First-class | 40 | 8 | 2/39 | 64.75 | 4.02 | 96.6 |
"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.
Kandahar Warriors fixtures
Where to watch Shawkat Zaman 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 |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 4 | Wed, 30 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 6 | Fri, 1 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 9 | Sat, 2 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 12 | Tue, 5 Jan, 7:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 14 | Thu, 7 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 16 | Fri, 8 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 17 | Sat, 9 Jan, 3:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
Shawkat Zaman FAQs
Which team does Shawkat Zaman play for in APL 2026-27?
Shawkat Zaman plays for Kandahar Warriors in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rashid Khan.
What is Shawkat Zaman's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Shawkat Zaman was picked as one of Kandahar Warriors's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Shawkat Zaman's T20 record?
In 45 T20 matches, Shawkat Zaman has scored 717 runs (average 23.9, strike rate 114.17, best 62).
What is Shawkat Zaman's playing role?
Shawkat Zaman is a batter (right hand bat, right arm off break).
How old is Shawkat Zaman?
Shawkat Zaman was born on 1 January 2000, so he is 26.
When is Kandahar Warriors's first APL 2026-27 match?
Kandahar Warriors open their campaign against Nangarhar Cosmic 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