AFG *159/6 (48 ov)
ZIM 339/10 (114.5 ov)
Nangarhar CosmicWho is Zubairullah Akbari?
Zubairullah Akbari 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.
Zubairullah Akbari's role at Nangarhar Cosmic
Zubairullah 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 players in the squad include M. Akram Zazai and Ismatullah Alam.
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.
Nangarhar Cosmic fixtures
Where to watch Zubairullah Akbari 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 |
Zubairullah Akbari FAQs
Which team does Zubairullah Akbari play for in APL 2026-27?
Zubairullah Akbari plays for Nangarhar Cosmic in the Afghanistan Premier League 2026-27. The team is captained by Rahmat Shah.
What is Zubairullah Akbari's APL 2026-27 draft category?
Zubairullah Akbari 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 Zubairullah Akbari's playing role?
Zubairullah Akbari is a player.
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