Mohammad Nabi

Mohammad Nabi Stats – Allrounder | Afghanistan | Cricketer Profile

Afghanistan – Allrounder | INTL 2009-2023

Mohammad Nabi Profile

Mohammad Nabi is more than just a cricketer; he’s a symbol of hope for Afghanistan. Born in Loger, Afghanistan, on January 1, 1985, Nabi is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler. He has represented various teams globally, including Afghanistan, Sylhet Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, to name a few. His versatility is his strength; whether it’s batting up the order or coming in for the slog overs, Nabi knows how to adapt. As a bowler, he can be both teasing and devastating. He has been part of significant victories for Afghanistan, including their first World Cup win against Scotland in 2015. Nabi was also the first Afghan cricketer to be picked in the IPL, proving his mettle as an all-rounder. His journey from playing gully cricket to representing Afghanistan on the world stage is nothing short of inspiring.

Mohammad Nabi Stats

Mohammad Nabi Batting Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	3	6	0	33	24	5.5	68	48.52	0	0	4	1	2	0
ODI	145	129	15	3085	116	27.06	3621	85.19	1	15	199	93	63	0
T20I	109	101	19	1825	89	22.25	1323	137.94	0	5	125	93	56	0
FC	35	57	4	1284	117	24.22	2483	51.71	2	5	136	41	20	0
List A	180	162	18	4089	146	28.39	4651	87.91	3	18	268	134	79	0
T20	366	309	60	5370	89	21.56	3925	136.81	0	15	372	263	166	0

Mohammad Nabi Bowling Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	3	5	546	254	8	3/36	4/95	31.75	2.79	68.2	0	0	0
ODI	145	140	6825	4890	154	4/30	4/30	31.75	4.29	44.3	4	0	0
T20I	109	103	1990	2427	87	4/10	4/10	27.89	7.31	22.8	3	0	0
FC	35	57	4848	2178	94	6/33	8/85	23.17	2.69	51.5	4	3	0
List A	180	175	8626	6130	202	5/12	5/12	30.34	4.26	42.7	5	1	0

Mohammad Nabi Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Bowl	Date	Ground	Format
Afghanistan vs Pakistan	3	0/18	26-Aug-2023	Colombo (RPS)	ODI # 4627
Afghanistan vs Pakistan	29	2/46	24-Aug-2023	Hambantota	ODI # 4626
Afghanistan vs Pakistan	7	2/34	22-Aug-2023	Hambantota	ODI # 4625
Hurricanes vs Qalandars	4	1/17	28-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20
Hurricanes vs Samp Army	—	1/24	28-Jul-2023	Harare	OTHERT20

Debut of Mohammad Nabi

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
Test	Afghanistan vs India	14-Jun-2018	Bengaluru
ODI	Afghanistan vs Scotland	19-Apr-2009	Benoni
T20I	Afghanistan vs Ireland	01-Feb-2010	Colombo
IPL	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB	05-Apr-2017	Hyderabad

World Cup Performances – Early Days

Mohammad Nabi has been a key player for Afghanistan in World Cups. He played a pivotal role in Afghanistan’s first win in the 2015 World Cup against Scotland and was also instrumental in their triumph against the Windies in the 2016 T20 World Cup.

Notable Achievements

• First Afghan cricketer to be picked up by an IPL team.
• Led Afghanistan to their first win over a Test-playing nation, Bangladesh, in the 2014 Asia Cup.

Style of Play

Nabi is a quintessential all-rounder. He can bat up the order and drop anchor or can come in the slog overs to hit big. As an off-spinner, he has a variety of deliveries, including loopy ones and quicker darts.

International Career

Nabi made his ODI debut against Scotland and scored 58 runs. He has been a consistent performer in ODIs and T20Is, contributing both with the bat and the ball.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

Nabi has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He has also represented various franchises in T20 leagues around the world, including Sylhet Royals and Melbourne Renegades.

Future Prospects

Nabi is expected to continue being a guiding light for Afghanistan cricket, especially with the team gaining Test status.

Trivia

• Noticed by Mike Gatting during a tour to India in the 2000s.
• Made his first-class debut playing for the MCC.

FAQs of Mohammad Nabi

Q1: When did Mohammad Nabi make his international debut?

A: Mohammad Nabi made his ODI debut against Scotland, scoring 58 runs.

Q2: What are some of Mohammad Nabi’s notable achievements?

A: Nabi was the first Afghan cricketer to be picked in the IPL and led Afghanistan to their first win over a Test-playing nation in the 2014 Asia Cup.

Q3: Which IPL team has Mohammad Nabi represented?

A: Mohammad Nabi has represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.