AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Ziawrahman Sharifi?
Ziawrahman has played 6 T20 internationals, 4 ODIs and 3 Tests for Afghanistan. In T20 internationals he has 7 T20I wickets at an economy of 10.13.
Ziawrahman Sharifi's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Ziawrahman 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 Junaid Siddique, Zahir Khan Pakten and M. Yamin Ahmadzai.
T20 record explained
With the ball, Ziawrahman has taken 49 T20 wickets at an average of 28.87 and an economy rate of 9.3, which is on the expensive side, the cost of attacking for wickets for the format. He strikes once every 18.6 balls and his best figures are 3/27. He bowls right arm medium fast.
Ziawrahman Sharifi batting stats
| Format | M | Inn | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 42 | 13 | 42 | 10 | 4.66 | 97.67 |
| T20I | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 33.33 |
| Test | 3 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 4.33 | 61.90 |
| List A | 32 | 16 | 95 | 32 | 7.91 | 84.07 |
| First-class | 30 | 48 | 219 | 31 | 6.44 | 67.38 |
Ziawrahman Sharifi bowling stats
| Format | M | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All T20s | 42 | 49 | 3/27 | 28.87 | 9.3 | 18.6 |
| T20I | 6 | 7 | 3/36 | 31.85 | 10.13 | 18.8 |
| ODI | 4 | 1 | 1/39 | 184.00 | 6.81 | 162.00 |
| Test | 3 | 9 | 7/97 | 34.22 | 3.42 | 60.00 |
| List A | 32 | 37 | 4/42 | 34.21 | 5.48 | 37.4 |
| First-class | 30 | 90 | 7/97 | 26.1 | 3.26 | 47.9 |
"All T20s" covers T20 internationals plus domestic and franchise T20 cricket. Stats from EntitySport, refreshed daily.
How UAE conditions suit him
UAE pitches can be slow, so pace bowlers rely on early swing with the new ball, cutters and change of pace. Most APL games start at 7:30 PM GST, and dew later in the evening can help batting sides chase, which puts extra value on accurate death bowling.
Nangarhar Cosmic fixtures
Where to watch Ziawrahman Sharifi 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 |
Ziawrahman Sharifi FAQs
Which team does Ziawrahman Sharifi play for in APL 2026-27?
Ziawrahman Sharifi plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Ziawrahman Sharifi's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Ziawrahman Sharifi 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 Ziawrahman Sharifi's T20 record?
In 42 T20 matches, Ziawrahman Sharifi has scored 42 runs (average 4.66, strike rate 97.67, best 10) and taken 49 wickets (economy 9.3, best 3/27).
What is Ziawrahman Sharifi's playing role?
Ziawrahman Sharifi is a bowler (right hand bat, right arm medium fast).
How old is Ziawrahman Sharifi?
Ziawrahman Sharifi was born on 17 October 1998 in Khost, so he is 28.
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