AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is Thomas Moores?
Thomas 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.
Thomas Moores's role at Team Balkh
Thomas is one of Team Balkh'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 wicketkeeper-batters in the squad include Afsar Khan Zazai.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Thomas scores at a strike rate of 136.34 in T20 cricket, which is attacking by T20 standards, and averages 25.08. He has hit 144 sixes and 249 fours, about one six every 1.1 innings. His best is 80, with 0 hundreds and 14 fifties.
Thomas Moores batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 182 | 162 | 3,110 | 80 | 25.08 | 136.34 |
| List A | 33 | 30 | 951 | 148 | 39.62 | 117.84 |
| First-class | 78 | 122 | 2,681 | 106 | 23.31 | 51.11 |
Thomas Moores bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-class | 78 | 0 | – | 0 | 4.5 | 0 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
Keeping in the UAE means a lot of standing up to spin on slow surfaces. With the bat, Sharjah's shorter boundaries reward clean hitting, while the bigger grounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi reward batters who run hard and find gaps.
Team Balkh fixtures
Where to watch Thomas Moores 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 PaktiaPAK |
| 4 | Wed, 30 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 7 | Fri, 1 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 8 | Sat, 2 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 11 | Mon, 4 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
| 14 | Thu, 7 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 18 | Sat, 9 Jan, 7:30 PM | Nangarhar CosmicNAN |
| 19 | Sun, 10 Jan, 7:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
Thomas Moores FAQs
Which team does Thomas Moores play for in APL 2026-27?
Thomas Moores plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is Thomas Moores's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Thomas Moores was picked as one of Team Balkh's overseas squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Thomas Moores's T20 record?
In 182 T20 matches, Thomas Moores has scored 3,110 runs (average 25.08, strike rate 136.34, best 80).
What is Thomas Moores's playing role?
Thomas Moores is a wicketkeeper-batter (left hand bat).
How old is Thomas Moores?
Thomas Moores was born on 4 September 1996 in Brighton, Sussex, so he is 30.
When is Team Balkh's first APL 2026-27 match?
Team Balkh open their campaign against Team Paktia 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