Hazratullah Zazai

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Hazratullah Zazai Profile

Hazratullah Zazai is a rising star in Afghanistan cricket, known for his explosive batting style. He gained international fame with a record-breaking 162 off 62 balls against Ireland in a T20I match. Zazai’s prowess isn’t limited to international cricket; he has also made a mark in the Afghanistan Premier League, where he hit six sixes in an over. A left-handed batsman with a towering presence, Zazai has shown promise as a game-changer for Afghanistan, a country traditionally known for its bowlers. His partnership with Mohammad Shahzad is touted as a formidable opening pair for Afghanistan. With a knack for hitting big sixes and quick fifties, Zazai is a player to watch, especially with the World Cup on the horizon. His performance could be a key factor in Afghanistan’s success in the tournament.

Hazratullah Zazai Stats

Hazratullah Zazai Batting Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODI	16	16	0	361	67	22.56	409	88.26	0	2	38	17	3	0
T20I	38	38	3	1007	162*	28.77	756	133.2	1	3	97	57	5	0
FC	17	33	1	1246	133	38.93	1338	93.12	3	8	153	44	22	0
List A	35	35	1	898	118	26.41	884	101.58	2	3	109	33	10	0
T20	102	102	4	2662	162*	27.16	1896	140.4	2	13	272	149	32	0

Hazratullah Zazai Bowling Career Summary

FORMAT

Mat

Inns

Balls

Runs

Wkts

BBI

BBM

Ave

Econ

SR

4w

5w

10w

ODI

16

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

T20I

38

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

FC

17

6

82

68

3

1/10

1/10

22.66

4.97

27.3

0

0

0

List A

35

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

T20

102

1

12

19

1

1/19

1/19

19

9.5

12

0

0

0

Hazratullah Zazai Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Date	Ground	Format
Amazon vs Tallawahs	0	27-Aug-2023	Basseterre	T20
Qalandars vs Buffaloes	43*	29-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Qalandars vs Hurricanes	25	28-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Qalandars vs Braves	5	27-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Qalandars vs Hurricanes	49	26-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20

Debut of Hazratullah Zazai

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
ODI	Ireland vs Afghanistan	August 27, 2018	Belfast
T20I	U.A.E. vs Afghanistan	December 16, 2016	Dubai (DSC)
FC	Mis-Ainak vs Band-Region	October 20 – 23, 2017	Kabul
LIST A	Amo-Region vs Mis-Ainak	August 10, 2017	Khost
T20	U.A.E. vs Afghanistan	December 16, 2016	Dubai (DSC)

World Cup Performances – Early Days

Hazratullah Zazai is relatively new to the international scene, and information about his World Cup performances is not available. However, he is considered a likely contender for future World Cups, given his explosive batting style.

Notable Achievements

Zazai gained fame for his incredible innings of 162 off 62 balls against Ireland, the highest in a T20I. He also set a world record for Afghanistan with a total score of 278 in that match. He has hit six sixes in an over in the Afghanistan Premier League.

Style of Play

Zazai is an explosive left-handed batsman known for his aggressive style. He has a Hayden-esque presence at the wicket and is known for hitting big sixes. His strike rate in T20Is is 133.33, showcasing his ability to score quickly.

International Career

Zazai made his ODI debut against Ireland on August 27, 2018, and his T20 debut against the United Arab Emirates on December 16, 2016. He has represented Afghanistan, Kabul Zwanan, Dhaka Dynamites, and several other teams.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

While there is no information about his IPL career, Zazai has played in various domestic leagues like the Afghanistan Premier League, where he has shown his prowess.

Future Prospects

Zazai’s future looks promising, especially if he continues his aggressive style of play. He could be a key player for Afghanistan in upcoming international tournaments.

Trivia

Zazai shares the record for hitting six sixes in an over in the Afghanistan Premier League and has a 44-ball hundred in the same league.

FAQs of Hazratullah Zazai

Q1: When did Hazratullah Zazai make his international debut?

A: Hazratullah Zazai made his T20I debut against the United Arab Emirates at Dubai (DSC) on December 16, 2016. He made his ODI debut against Ireland at Belfast on August 27, 2018.

Q2: What is Hazratullah Zazai’s most notable achievement in T20 cricket?

A: Hazratullah Zazai gained international fame for his incredible innings of 162 runs off just 62 balls against Ireland. This is the second-highest individual score in a T20I match, and he also set a world record for Afghanistan with a total score of 278 in that match.

Q3: Has Hazratullah Zazai played in any domestic cricket leagues?

A: Yes, Hazratullah Zazai has played in various domestic leagues, including the Afghanistan Premier League. He is known for hitting six sixes in an over and scoring a 44-ball hundred in the league.