Who is Wahidullah Zadran?
Wahidullah 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.
Wahidullah Zadran's role at Team Paktia
Wahidullah is one of the Afghan players in the Team Paktia 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 bowlers in the squad include Noor Ahmad, Nahid Rana, Nangeyalia Kharoti and Olly Stone.
T20 record explained
With the ball, Wahidullah has taken 33 T20 wickets at an average of 19.45 and an economy rate of 7.13, which is economical for the format. He strikes once every 16.3 balls, has 1 four-wicket and 0 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 4/22.
Wahidullah Zadran batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 25 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 71.42 |
Wahidullah Zadran bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 25 | 33 | 4/22 | 19.45 | 7.13 | 16.3 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
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.
Team Paktia fixtures
Where to watch Wahidullah Zadran 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 | |
| 3 | Tue, 29 Dec, 7:30 PM | |
| 6 | Fri, 1 Jan, 3:30 PM | |
| 10 | Sun, 3 Jan, 7:30 PM | |
| 11 | Mon, 4 Jan, 7:30 PM | |
| 13 | Wed, 6 Jan, 7:30 PM | |
| 16 | Fri, 8 Jan, 7:30 PM | |
| 20 | Mon, 11 Jan, 7:30 PM |
Wahidullah Zadran FAQs
Which team does Wahidullah Zadran play for in APL 2026-27?
Wahidullah Zadran plays for Team Paktia in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
What is Wahidullah Zadran's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Wahidullah Zadran was picked as one of Team Paktia's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Wahidullah Zadran's T20 record?
In 25 T20 matches, Wahidullah Zadran has scored 5 runs (average 2.5, strike rate 71.42, best 5) and taken 33 wickets (economy 7.13, best 4/22).
What is Wahidullah Zadran's playing role?
Wahidullah Zadran is a bowler.
When is Team Paktia's first APL 2026-27 match?
Team Paktia open their campaign against Team Balkh 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