Najibullah Zadran

Najibullah Zadran Stats – Allrounder | Afghanistan | Cricketer Profile

Afghanistan – Allrounder | INTL 2009-2023

Najibullah Zadran Profile

Najibullah Zadran, often referred to as “SKY” by fans, has emerged as one of Afghanistan’s most promising cricket talents. Born on September 14, 1990, in Mumbai, he has carved a niche for himself with his aggressive and innovative batting style.

Starting his IPL journey with Kolkata Knight Riders, Suryakumar later became a linchpin for Mumbai Afghanistanns, consistently delivering match-winning performances. His impeccable form in domestic cricket and the IPL earned him a well-deserved spot in the Afghanistann T20I squad in 2021. Making a mark in his debut series against England, he showcased his prowess on the international stage.

With a blend of traditional and unconventional shots, Suryakumar’s versatility is a testament to his adaptability and cricketing acumen. As he continues to rise, the cricketing world eagerly awaits his next masterclass.

Najibullah Zadran Stats

Najibullah Zadran Batting Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	67	98	21	2804	175*	36.41	4915	57.04	3	19	283	58	41	0
ODI	177	121	43	2560	87	32.82	3018	84.82	0	13	187	50	66	0
T20I	64	34	15	457	46*	24.05	367	124.52	0	0	34	12	24	0
FC	122	180	29	6900	331	45.69	11766	58.64	12	36	725	117	92	0
List A	230	165	55	3609	134	32.8	4176	86.42	2	18	263	77	88	0
T20	308	220	89	3359	62*	25.64	2599	129.24	0	2	244	121	125	0

Najibullah Zadran Bowling Career Summary

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	67	128	16354	6620	275	7/42	10/110	24.07	2.42	59.4	12	12	2
ODI	177	171	8827	7232	194	5/36	5/36	37.27	4.91	45.5	7	1	0
T20I	64	62	1237	1453	51	3/15	3/15	28.49	7.04	24.2	0	0	0
FC	122	221	28659	11766	494	7/31	13/126	23.81	2.46	58	22	31	8
List A	230	219	11202	8923	255	5/36	5/36	34.99	4.77	43.9	10	1	0
T20	308	277	5074	6399	214	5/16	5/16	29.9	7.56	23.7	3	1	0

Najibullah Zadran Recent Matches

Match	Bat	Date	Ground	Format
Afghanistan vs West Indies	61	13-Aug-2023	Lauderhill	T20I # 2194
Afghanistan vs West Indies	—	12-Aug-2023	Lauderhill	T20I # 2193
Afghanistan vs West Indies	83	08-Aug-2023	Providence	T20I # 2192
Afghanistan vs West Indies	1	06-Aug-2023	Providence	T20I # 2191
Afghanistan vs West Indies	21	03-Aug-2023	Tarouba	T20I # 2188

Debut of Najibullah Zadran

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
Test	Afghanistan vs Australia	09-Feb-2023	Nagpur
ODI	Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan	18-Jul-2021	Colombo (RPS)
T20I	Afghanistan vs England	14-Mar-2021	Ahmedabad
FC	Mumbai vs Delhi	15-Dec-2010	Delhi
List A	Mumbai vs Gujarat	11-Feb-2010	Ahmedabad
T20	Mumbai vs Hyderabad	13-Mar-2010	Indore

World Cup Performances – Early Days

• 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup: Najibullah was part of Afghanistan’s squad. He had a modest run, scoring 123 runs in 6 matches at an average of 24.60.

Notable Achievements

• Unofficial Test against Zimbabwe A: Scored a second-innings 99.
• T20 Match against Pakistan A: Scored an unbeaten 32-ball 60.
• ODI against Ireland: Scored a maiden ODI fifty, a boundary-laden 83.

Style of Play

Najibullah is a left-handed batsman known for his hard-hitting style. He also bowls right-arm off-break.

International Career

• ODI Debut: Against Ireland in Dublin in July 2012.
• T20I Debut: Against India in September 2012 during the T20 World Cup.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

• He has not played in the IPL but has been active in domestic circuits. He was signed by Chittagong Vikings in the BPL draft for 2017.

Future Prospects

Najibullah has been a consistent performer for Afghanistan and is expected to be a mainstay in their batting lineup.

Trivia

He is fondly known as “Najib” among his teammates.

FAQs of Najibullah Zadran

Q1: When did Najibullah Zadran make his ODI debut?

A: Najibullah Zadran made his ODI debut against Ireland in Dublin on July 2012.

Q2: What was Najibullah Zadran’s performance in the 2015 ICC World Cup?

A: He scored a modest 123 runs in 6 matches at an average of 24.60 during the 2015 ICC World Cup.

Q3: Which T20 leagues has Najibullah Zadran played in?

A: Najibullah Zadran has played for Chittagong Vikings in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in 2017.