AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Team BalkhWho is Zia ur Rehman Akbar?
Zia has played 1 T20 international, 1 ODI and 5 Tests for Afghanistan.
Zia ur Rehman Akbar's role at Team Balkh
Zia is one of the Afghan players in the Team Balkh 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 Mohammad Ghazanfar, Luke Wood, Abdullah Ahmadzai and M. Waqar Salamkheil.
T20 record explained
With the bat, Zia scores at a strike rate of 75 in T20 cricket, which is patient by T20 standards, and averages 7.5.
With the ball, Zia has taken 44 T20 wickets at an average of 22.97 and an economy rate of 6.98, which is economical for the format. He strikes once every 19.7 balls and his best figures are 3/9. He bowls left arm orthodox.
Zia ur Rehman Akbar batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 42 | 16 | 60 | 17 | 7.5 | 75 |
| T20I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16.66 |
| Test | 5 | 8 | 57 | 15 | 8.14 | 27.80 |
| List A | 58 | 42 | 316 | 36 | 10.89 | 61.47 |
| First-class | 44 | 70 | 898 | 69 | 14.48 | 48.2 |
Zia ur Rehman Akbar bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 42 | 44 | 3/9 | 22.97 | 6.98 | 19.7 |
| T20I | 1 | 2 | 2/42 | 21.00 | 10.50 | 12.0 |
| ODI | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 6.28 | 0 |
| Test | 5 | 15 | 5/64 | 49.80 | 3.28 | 91.20 |
| List A | 58 | 85 | 5/26 | 23.42 | 4.18 | 33.5 |
| First-class | 44 | 215 | 7/70 | 20.47 | 2.59 | 47.4 |
"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.
Team Balkh fixtures
Where to watch Zia ur Rehman Akbar 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 |
Zia ur Rehman Akbar FAQs
Which team does Zia ur Rehman Akbar play for in APL 2026-27?
Zia ur Rehman Akbar plays for Team Balkh in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Ibrahim Zadran.
What is Zia ur Rehman Akbar's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Zia ur Rehman Akbar was picked as one of Team Balkh's Afghan squad players at the 3 November 2026 draft. A draft tier was not published for this pick.
What is Zia ur Rehman Akbar's T20 record?
In 42 T20 matches, Zia ur Rehman Akbar has scored 60 runs (average 7.5, strike rate 75, best 17) and taken 44 wickets (economy 6.98, best 3/9).
What is Zia ur Rehman Akbar's playing role?
Zia ur Rehman Akbar is a bowler (right hand bat, left arm orthodox).
How old is Zia ur Rehman Akbar?
Zia ur Rehman Akbar was born on 30 December 1997 in Kabul, Afghanistan, so he is 28.
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