AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Zahir Khan Pakten?
Zahir has played 4 T20 internationals, 1 ODI and 6 Tests for Afghanistan.
Zahir Khan Pakten's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Zahir is one of the Afghan players in the Nangarhar Cosmic 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 Ziawrahman Sharifi, Junaid Siddique and M. Yamin Ahmadzai.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Zahir scores at a strike rate of 86.25 in T20 cricket, which is patient by T20 standards, and averages 4.52.
With the ball, Zahir has taken 160 T20 wickets at an average of 23.86 and an economy rate of 7.51, which is economical for the format. He strikes once every 19 balls, has 2 four-wicket and 1 five-wicket hauls, and his best figures are 5/19. He bowls left arm wrist spin.
Zahir Khan Pakten batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 146 | 47 | 113 | 19 | 4.52 | 86.25 |
| T20I | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 |
| ODI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 |
| Test | 6 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1.6 | 13.55 |
| List A | 57 | 25 | 86 | 15 | 4.52 | 43.65 |
| First-class | 34 | 52 | 241 | 39 | 7.3 | 46.34 |
Zahir Khan Pakten bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 146 | 160 | 5/19 | 23.86 | 7.51 | 19 |
| T20I | 4 | 3 | 2/20 | 16.66 | 6.25 | 16 |
| ODI | 1 | 2 | 2/55 | 27.5 | 5.5 | 30 |
| Test | 6 | 15 | 3/59 | 46.6 | 4.66 | 60 |
| List A | 57 | 115 | 6/12 | 23.56 | 5.41 | 26.1 |
| First-class | 34 | 148 | 6/52 | 26.53 | 4.23 | 37.6 |
"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.
Nangarhar Cosmic fixtures
Where to watch Zahir Khan Pakten 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 |  Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 5 | Thu, 31 Dec, 7:30 PM |  Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 8 | Sat, 2 Jan, 3:30 PM |  Team BalkhBAL |
| 10 | Sun, 3 Jan, 7:30 PM |  Team PaktiaPAK |
| 12 | Tue, 5 Jan, 7:30 PM | Kandahar WarriorsKAN |
| 15 | Fri, 8 Jan, 3:30 PM | Akcel United KabulKAB |
| 18 | Sat, 9 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team BalkhBAL |
| 20 | Mon, 11 Jan, 7:30 PM | Team PaktiaPAK |
Zahir Khan Pakten FAQs
Which team does Zahir Khan Pakten play for in APL 2026-27?
Zahir Khan Pakten plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Zahir Khan Pakten's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Zahir Khan Pakten was picked as one of Nangarhar Cosmic's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Zahir Khan Pakten's T20 record?
In 146 T20 matches, Zahir Khan Pakten has scored 113 runs (average 4.52, strike rate 86.25, best 19) and taken 160 wickets (economy 7.51, best 5/19).
What is Zahir Khan Pakten's playing role?
Zahir Khan Pakten is a bowler (left hand bat, left arm wrist spin).
How old is Zahir Khan Pakten?
Zahir Khan Pakten was born on 20 December 1998 in Kabul, so he is 27.
When is Nangarhar Cosmic's first APL 2026-27 match?
Nangarhar Cosmic open their campaign against Kandahar Warriors 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