Afif Hossain

Afif Hossain Stats – Allrounder | Bangladesh | Cricketer Profile

Bangladesh – Allrounder | INTL 2018-2023

Afif Hossain Profile

Afif Hossain, a prodigious talent from Bangladesh, is rapidly making a name for himself in the international cricket arena. Born on September 22, 1999, in Khulna, this young all-rounder has showcased exceptional skills, both with the bat and ball. Afif made a memorable debut in T20Is against Sri Lanka in 2018, proving his mettle under pressure. His batting prowess was evident when he steered Bangladesh to a thrilling win against Zimbabwe in 2019, scoring a blistering half-century. Not just limited to batting, Afif’s off-spin bowling has been a crucial asset for the team, often breaking crucial partnerships. Playing for Dhaka Dynamites in the Bangladesh Premier League, he has consistently delivered match-winning performances. With a bright future ahead, Afif Hossain is undoubtedly a player to watch out for, promising to be a cornerstone for Bangladesh cricket in the coming years.

Afif Hossain Stats

Afif Hossain Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODI	28	24	5	546	93*	28.73	624	87.5	0	3	50	8	11	0
T20I	63	58	9	1044	77*	21.3	868	120.27	0	3	74	35	17	0
FC	28	46	3	1361	142	31.65	2210	61.58	5	3	166	21	5	0
List A	112	100	20	2788	111*	34.85	3132	89.01	1	18	228	81	47	0
T20	161	146	21	2983	77*	23.86	2395	124.55	0	12	261	105	61	0

Afif Hossain Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
ODI	28	8	82	68	3	1/0	1/0	22.66	4.97	27.3	0	0	0
T20I	63	18	156	216	9	2/9	2/9	24	8.3	17.3	0	0	0
FC	28	37	1631	1025	20	7/66	7/66	51.25	3.77	81.5	0	1	0
List A	112	64	1667	1479	38	5/32	5/32	38.92	5.32	43.8	0	1	0
T20	161	64	648	934	31	5/21	5/21	30.12	8.64	20.9	0	1	0

Afif Hossain Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	4*	0/6	03-Sep-2023	Lahore	ODI # 4631
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	24	—	16-Jul-2023	Sylhet	T20I # 2145
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	—	—	11-Jul-2023	Chattogram	ODI # 4621
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	0	—	08-Jul-2023	Chattogram	ODI # 4619
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	4	—	05-Jul-2023	Chattogram	ODI # 4615

Debut of Afif Hossain

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
ODI	Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe	Mar 06, 2020	Sylhet
T20I	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka	Feb 15, 2018	Mirpur
FC	East Z (BD) vs North Z (BD)	Feb 11 – 14, 2017	Chattogram
LIST A	Pak U-23s vs Bdesh U-23s	Mar 30, 2017	Cox’s Bazar
T20	Vikings vs Kings	Dec 03, 2016	Mirpur

Notable Achievements

• Afif Hossain became the youngest player to take a T20 fifer on debut playing for Rajshahi Kings, with figures of 5/21, which included the wicket of Chris Gayle.
• He made headlines with a 26-ball 52 at No. 8 in a narrow win over Zimbabwe.
• In February 2022, Afif and Mehidy Hasan Miraz set a record with an unbeaten 174-run partnership, the second-highest for the seventh wicket or lower in ODIs.
• He is also the youngest T20 debutant to take a five-for at 17 years and 72 days.

Style of Play

Afif Hossain is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He is known for his explosive batting and is flexible in his role. He’s also a useful off-break bowler.

International Career

• Made his T20I debut in 2017.
• Played his first ODI against Zimbabwe at Sylhet in March 2020.
• Last played an ODI against Afghanistan at Lahore in September 2023.
• Last T20I was against Afghanistan at Sylhet in July 2023.

Domestic Cricket Performances

• Afif has played for various teams including Rajshahi Kings, Bangladesh U19, Bangladesh U23, Khulna Titans, Bangladesh A, Sylhet Sixers, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Rajshahi Royals, Fortune Barishal, and more.
• He made his first-class debut for East Zone in February 2017 and scored a century in his debut innings.

Future Prospects

Afif Hossain is seen as an exciting talent for Bangladesh, especially in the T20 format. With his skill set, he seems to be a T20 specialist, but with further polishing and consistency, he could find a place in Bangladesh’s ODI setup, especially in the lower middle order.

Trivia

• Afif Hossain was once caught by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for an illegal bowling action but was cleared in September 2017.
• He is a product of Bangladesh’s premier sports institute, Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP).

FAQs of Afif Hossain

Q1. When did Afif Hossain make his debut for the Bangladesh national team?

A: Afif Hossain made his T20I debut for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka at R. Premadasa Stadium on April 6, 2017.

Q2. What notable record did Afif Hossain achieve in T20 cricket at a young age?

A: Afif Hossain became the youngest player to take a five-wicket haul on T20 debut, achieving this feat at just 17 years and 72 days old while playing for Rajshahi Kings.

Q3. Which domestic teams has Afif Hossain represented in his cricketing career?

A: Afif Hossain has played for several domestic teams, including Rajshahi Kings, Khulna Titans, Sylhet Sixers, and Rajshahi Royals, showcasing his versatility and talent in various leagues.