Who is Uzairullah Niazai?
Uzairullah Niazai does not yet have senior T20 statistics in our data source. This profile will update with his numbers as soon as he plays in the APL 2026-27.
Uzairullah Niazai's role at Akcel United Kabul
Uzairullah is one of the Afghan players in the Akcel United Kabul 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 Johnson Charles, Imran Mir, Hazratullah Zazai and Baheer Shah Mehboob.
How UAE conditions suit him
For batters, Sharjah has some of the shortest boundaries in international cricket, which rewards power, while the bigger grounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi reward batters who rotate the strike against spin. Dew in the 7:30 PM GST games often makes chasing easier.
Akcel United Kabul fixtures
Where to watch Uzairullah Niazai 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 | |
| 5 | Thu, 31 Dec, 7:30 PM | |
| 7 | Fri, 1 Jan, 7:30 PM | |
| 9 | Sat, 2 Jan, 7:30 PM | |
| 13 | Wed, 6 Jan, 7:30 PM | |
| 15 | Fri, 8 Jan, 3:30 PM | |
| 17 | Sat, 9 Jan, 3:30 PM | |
| 19 | Sun, 10 Jan, 7:30 PM |
Uzairullah Niazai FAQs
Which team does Uzairullah Niazai play for in APL 2026-27?
Uzairullah Niazai plays for Akcel United Kabul in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Azmatullah Omarzai.
What is Uzairullah Niazai's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Uzairullah Niazai was picked as one of Akcel United Kabul's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Uzairullah Niazai's playing role?
Uzairullah Niazai is a batter (right hand bat).
How old is Uzairullah Niazai?
Uzairullah Niazai was born on 17 April 2007, so he is 19.
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